‘The Voice’ Alum Dylan Carter Dies at Age 24 in Car Crash

Carter, who appeared on Season 24 of ‘The Voice,’ was involved in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend.

Lights flash on top of a police car in Philadelphia on Jan. 17, 2022. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

Country singer Dylan Carter, widely known as a contestant on season 24 of “The Voice,” has died at the age of 24 following a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina over the weekend.

News of his passing was first confirmed on April 26 by “The Local Voice,” a non-profit organization co-founded by Carter dedicated to supporting women battling breast cancer and families in need in South Carolina.

“Dylan was the heart of what we do,” the organization wrote on Facebook. “He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.”

“We are heartbroken, but find comfort knowing he is in heaven with his mother,” the post continued. “We are so grateful for Dylan, for the love he gave this community, and for the impact he leaves behind. We will carry his light forward and continue this mission in his honor.”

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Nick Pye, the accident occurred on April 25 in Colleton County, when the Tesla sedan Carter was driving struck a curb before hitting a utility pole and a fence, leaving the car overturned.

The Moncks Corner native was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. offered his condolences on behalf of the entire town.

“As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events,” read the mayor’s Facebook post. “His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt.”

TMZ reported Carter died as a result of “blunt force injuries” sustained from the crash, with authorities ruling his death as “accidental.” The Epoch Times reached out to the The Colleton County coroner’s office for further information, but did not hear back by the time of publication.

Carter rose to national prominence on “The Voice” back in 2023, where he captured the attention of both the judges and audience during his blind audition with a rendition of Whitney Houston’s song “I Look to You.”

Jordan Rainer, finalist on “The Voice” and one of Carter’s closest friends from the competition, reflected on the bond they formed during their time on the show, describing him to The Epoch Times as a “kind, generous, and humble soul.”

She recalled meeting the South Carolina singer in June 2023, when they first gathered for auditions, noting they quickly grew close and continued to remain in contact after competing on the show.

“I want people to know that the night that Dylan Carter passed away, the world got a little bit darker,” Rainer told The Epoch Times.

Funeral services for Carter will be held on May 2 at the Indian Field Campground, with a burial to follow at St. George Cemetery. He was predeceased by his mother, Julie B. Carter, and is survived by his father, Buddy Carter, and brother, Cole Carter.

Michael Clements contributed to this report.