The Voice star Dylan Carter has died at the age of 24 following a car accident in South Carolina. The singer, who competed on season 24 of the NBC talent show, lost control of his 2026 Tesla on Saturday and crashed into a utility pole in Colleton County, according to police reports obtained by The U.S. Sun.
Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. confirmed Carter's death in a heartfelt Facebook post. "Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events," Hamilton wrote. "His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt."
The mayor extended condolences to Carter's loved ones and noted that the town council and staff were deeply saddened. "He was much more to our family than an entertainer; he was our friend," the post added. Carter had been scheduled to perform in the Town of Moncks Corner on Monday, April 27, the day after his death.
Country music legend Reba McEntire, who served as Carter's coach on The Voice, also paid tribute online. "We will miss Dylan so much. He was a brilliant, kind and talented young man who brought a huge ray of sunshine to The Voice. Rest in peace, my dear friend," she wrote.
Carter's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow contestants. The Voice community remembers him as a bright talent whose life was cut tragically short. Authorities continue to investigate the accident.
