Former​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ The Voice Contestant Dylan Carter Passes Away at 24 After Car Crash; Coach Reba McEntire Mourns: ‘Rest in ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Peace’

‘The Voice’ Season 24 Contestant Dylan Carter Dead at 24 Following Car Accident

Dylan Carter, a talented singer who was among the contestants of season 24 of The Voice, has passed away at the young age of 24. Carter was involved in a car crash and died on Saturday, April 25, in Colleton County, South Carolina, as per the report.

The news was confirmed by Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 26. Carter was to be the musical guest for the town on Monday, April 27.

“Our family is grieving over the loss of Dylan Carter, ” Mayor Hamilton conveyed his sentiments. The mayor acknowledged Carter’s great talent and the way he regularly showcased his music at local events. “He was recognized and respected by so many because of his kindness and charm, and his loss will be a source of great sorrow to us, ” the mayor said.

Moncks Corner Mayor Mourns “Friend” and The Voice Alum Dylan Carter After Fatal Crash

Dylan Carter is a talented young singer who was a contestant on season 24 of The Voice. Unfortunately, he has passed away at the age of 24. On Saturday, April 25, Carter passed away as a result of a car accident in Colleton County, South Carolina. The Mayor of Moncks Corner, Thomas Hamilton Jr., made the announcement on Sunday giving some details about Carter who has a concert on Monday and saying that Carter was quite more than an entertainer to the town, but a very close friend as well.

“As a gesture of our deepest sympathies, the Town of Moncks Corner Council and staff send their heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Dylan during this very troubling time, ” the mayor penned.

After posting about a rainbow over the Moncks Corner Municipal Complex, Hamilton added, “He is with his mother now.” At The Voice, Carter tearfully revealed that his mother, Julie, had died in October 2022.

Reba McEntire Honors Dylan Carter After Latest Crash Report

Corporal Nick Pye from the South Carolina Highway Patrol relayed to PEOPLE the precise information of the fatal incident that perfectly correlates with the timing of Dylan Carter’s accident. He revealed that at 11:22 p.m. on Saturday a 2026 Tesla was involved in a single-vehicle collision after veering off the road, hitting a curb, a utility pole, and a fence before flipping over. The driver was rushed to a local hospital where the driver unfortunately succumbed to injuries. The crash is still being investigated.

Reba McEntire, who was Dylan’s coach on The Voice, also paid her respects to the late artist by posting a tribute on her Instagram Stories.

“Dylan will be greatly missed by us all, ” McEntire wrote. “He was a very talented, smart and kind young man who brought a lot of sunshine to The Voice. My dear friend, rest in peace.”

Community and Charity Group Mourns Loss of The “Brilliant” Musician

Besides being a singer-songwriter, Dylan Carter was a committed philanthropist and one of the founders of The Local Voice, a charity working to combat breast cancer. After the report of his death, the group issued a very moving piece remembering his work and the difference he made to others.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the demise of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, skilled musician, and a person who has been our community’s light for a long time, ” the message said.

The release pointed out that Dylan was the emotional core of the mission. “Dylan was our reason for doing all these things. He considered that even a small voice should be heard and that was his daily practice. Instinctively by his music, his kindness, and his smile, he drew people together and made each one feel like the only person in the world, ” the group said.

Charity Pays Tribute to Dylan’s Impact Outside of Music After His Untimely Passing

The Local Voice also featured Dylan Carter’s existence beyond music, acknowledging that he was the owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground and also worked as a realtor.

“We are deeply saddened, but find solace in the fact that he is in heaven with his mother, ” the group revealed. “Thank you, Dylan, for your love to this community, and for the impact that you have left behind. We are so grateful to you!”

These people said that his legacy will be carried on through their activities and “We will shine his light and carry on the purpose in his name, ” meanwhile, they request prayers for his relatives as they are grieving.

Late ‘The Voice’ Star Dylan Carter Remembered for Faith, Family, and Community Spirit

Dylan Carter’s journey on Season 24 of The Voice was initially marked by a very moving rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You.” His selection of Reba McEntire’s team followed this remarkable debut. He remembered at the time that he was especially attracted to McEntire because she seemed like a “comforting mom figure, ” a feeling that harmonized well with the fact that he had a very strong bond with his mother who had passed away. Carter’s amazing voice accompanied him all through the Battle Rounds and he made so strong a mark on both the judges and the audience that they found it hard to forget him.

Refusing to let the world of showbiz change or even dim his love for performing at the most ordinary and unpretentious places was not just a trait but a signal of who he was as a person and artist. In what would turn out to be his last post on Instagram, Carter showed pictures of him happily singing on a very informal platform that was a flat trailer, in South Carolina. He gave the community as opposed to celebrity as his motto by saying, “I’ll take a flat bed trailer over a big stage any day.”