Dylan Cartera South Carolina singer and former contestant from SoundHe died on April 25, 2026, in a car accident. He was only 24 years old. His tragic death was confirmed by the South Carolina non-profit organization The Local Voice, which he co-founded to help women fighting cancer.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, a talented musician, and a person who meant so much to our community,” the organization announced. “Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed that every voice mattered and lived that every day. Through his music, kindness and smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.”
Adding that they are “heartbroken,” the group noted that they “will find comfort in knowing that he is in heaven with his mother.”
“We are so grateful for Dylan, for the love he brings to this community, and for the impact he leaves behind,” their post concluded. “We will carry his light forward and continue this mission in his honor.”
Here, we remember Carter for his musical career, his generous character, and the legacy he established in his community.
Dylan Carter competed on Season 24 of Sound
Carter is best known to the public as a former contestant on Sound. He competed during season 24 and won hearts and judges with his performance Whitney Houston“I’m looking at you.”
Dylan Carter was grieving the death of his mother when he competed Sound
Carter moved away from Sound With a positive mindset despite suffering from the death of his late mother when he started his journey. He took to Instagram in November 2023 to reflect on his experience.
“I came to Sound “Unsure of myself, unsure of my future, and still grieving the loss of my mother,” he wrote at the time. “I left Los Angeles with confidence in myself and my future, with a sure purpose for why I was on this earth, and with peace of mind after my mother died. I was afraid to move on after my mother died because I thought moving on meant forgetting her. Boy was I wrong!!! I’m moving on with her, and she’s shining through me! All she wanted was for me to find myself, to find my voice, and to be happy…. She left L.A. with All that and more!!!”
Dylan Carter co-founded a non-profit organization to help cancer victims
As previously mentioned, Carter was a co-founder of The Local Voice, an organization that works to help women fighting cancer.
Dylan Carter was also a real estate broker and business owner
As seen on his Instagram page, Carter was still making music while working as a local realtor and owner of Sunny Days RV & Campground.
What happened to dylan carter from Sound? Car accident explained
Law enforcement said Carter was driving his 2026 Tesla sedan south on U.S. Route 21 just after 11 p.m. on April 25, 2026. He veered off the road, struck a pole and a fence, then rolled over, according to TMZ. The Colleton County coroner told the outlet that Carter was the only occupant of the vehicle and that he was wearing a seat belt when he crashed.
Carter was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The coroner said TMZ Carter’s cause of death was due to severe injuries sustained in the accident. His death was ruled accidental.
