'The Voice' contestant Dylan Carter dead at 24

Key Points:

• Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old former contestant on season 24 of "The Voice," died in a single-vehicle car accident in Colleton County, South Carolina, on Saturday; he was the sole occupant of the vehicle which ran off the road, struck a utility pole and fence, and overturned.
• Carter gained national attention during "The Voice" blind auditions with a four-chair turn after performing Whitney Houston's "I Look to You," a song he had attempted to sing at his mother's funeral; he chose Reba McEntire as his coach and advanced to the battle rounds.
• Tributes poured in from Carter’s hometown of Moncks Corner, including a statement from Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. and a canceled local music event in his honor; McEntire described him as a "brilliant, kind and talented young man."
• Carter co-founded the nonprofit The Local Voice, supporting women with breast cancer and families in need, and was active in community fundraising; the organization expressed heartbreak over his passing and pledged to continue his mission.
• Besides his music career, Carter owned Sunny Days RV & Campground and worked as a realtor, helping others find homes, highlighting his deep community ties and impact.