‘The Voice’ 4-Chair-Turn Contestant Dies at 24 After Crash in South Carolina[WATCH]

Former The Voice contestant Dylan Carter has died at the age of 24 following a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina, according to local authorities and reports.

Officials said Carter’s death was ruled accidental after he sustained injuries in a late-night accident in Colleton County. The crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on April 25 while Carter was driving alone, as reported by The Independent Journal Review.

According to law enforcement, Carter was operating a 2026 Tesla sedan when the vehicle veered off the road, struck a pole and a fence, and then rolled. He was transported to a hospital following the crash, where he later died.

️ “The Voice” alum Dylan Carter has died at 24.

What we know: https://t.co/wbCGrBvOp8 pic.twitter.com/V5hgLlW8c6— TMZ (@TMZ) April 27, 2026

The Colleton County coroner confirmed the ruling and noted that Carter was wearing a seatbelt at the time, according to reports from TMZ and Page Six.

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Carter gained national recognition during Season 24 of “The Voice,” where he delivered a standout audition performance that drew attention from both viewers and the show’s panel of coaches. During his audition, he performed “I Look to You” by Whitney Houston and dedicated the song to his late mother.

The performance prompted all four judges—Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Reba McEntire, and Niall Horan—to turn their chairs in an effort to recruit him to their respective teams.

Carter ultimately selected McEntire as his coach but was later eliminated during the competition’s Battle Rounds.

His family confirmed his death in a statement released Sunday, describing the loss as significant for both relatives and the local community.

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

The statement also included a message directed toward those affected by Carter’s passing.

“To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period,” it continued. “The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies.”

The family concluded with a personal reflection.

“He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.”

Carter’s death has prompted an outpouring of responses from members of his local community and fans who followed his appearance on the televised singing competition.

NEW: ‘The Voice’ star Dylan Carter has died at the age of 24 after getting in a car accident in South Carolina.

The announcement was made by Moncks Corner mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr.”Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a… pic.twitter.com/G2ReuzaoXE— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 27, 2026

The investigation into the crash remains under review by local authorities.

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