00:00Dylan Carter's cause of death has been revealed following the Voice alumnus tragic passing at just 24 years old.
00:06According to a report from TMZ, Carter died from blunt force injuries sustained in a car crash in Colleton County,
00:13South Carolina.
00:14The Colleton County coroner ruled his death accidental and confirmed that he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of
00:19the crash.
00:20Law enforcement officials said Carter was driving a 2026 Tesla sedan alone just after 11 p.m. when the vehicle
00:27veered off the road.
00:28The car then struck a pole and a fence before rolling. Carter was transported to a hospital where he later
00:34died from his injuries.
00:35The young singer first gained national attention on season 24 of The Voice where he impressed all four judges during
00:41his blind audition.
00:43Carter performed Whitney Houston's 2009 song, I Look To You, dedicating the emotional rendition to his late mother.
00:59His performance earned chair turns from Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Reba McIntyre, and Niall Horan, with all four competing to
01:07coach him.
01:08Carter ultimately chose McIntyre but was later eliminated during the battle rounds.
01:12His family confirmed the news of his death in a statement shared on Facebook on April 26th, calling the loss
01:18heartbreaking.
01:19As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at town events, the statement read in part.
01:26His kindness and charm earned him immense respect and his absence will be deeply felt.
01:31They continued by offering condolences to those who knew him, adding that the entire town of Monk's Corner extends its
01:37sympathies.
01:37Carter's family concluded the message by emphasizing that he was more than just a performer.
01:42He was much more to our family than an entertainer.
01:44He was our friend and we are deeply saddened, the statement said.
01:48In the weeks leading up to his death, Carter appeared to be doing what he loved most, performing.
01:52In what would become his final Instagram post, shared on April 7th, the singer posted a series of photos of
01:58himself performing on a flatbed trailer at the Palmetto Mudway in South Carolina.
02:03Sun's out, forehead's out, he captioned the post.
02:06I'll take a flatbed trailer over a big stage any day.
02:09The post now stands as a heartbreaking final glimpse into the young artist's life before his sudden death.
02:15Carter is remembered by his family and community as a talented performer whose impact extended far beyond the stage.
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