Dylan Carter, the singer who captivated the four judges with his audition on The voice season 24, died at the age of 24 following a car accident in Colleton County, South Carolina.
The Colleton County coroner ruled his death was accidental, caused by blunt force injuries sustained in the collision.
According to TMZCarter was driving a 2026 Tesla sedan alone just after 11 p.m. when the vehicle left the road, struck a pole and fence and rolled.
He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. He was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Carter made a lasting impression on The voice in 2023 when, at just 20 years old, he auditioned with an interpretation of Whitney Houston I look at you, a performance he dedicated to his late mother.
This prompted all four coaches to turn their chairs: Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Niall Horan.
Carter chose McEntire as his trainer but was eliminated during the Battle Rounds.
His family confirmed the news of his death in a statement on Facebook on Sunday, describing their grief and celebrating the mark he left on his community.
“As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at town events. His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt,” the statement said.
The family concluded simply: “He was much more to our family than an artist, he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.”
