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The Voice season 24 contestant Dylan Carter, aged 24 from South Carolina, died from blunt force injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Colleton County, SC. Authorities have ruled the death accidental, and Carter was wearing a seat belt at the time.
A post-mortem examination of a juvenile male humpback whale that washed ashore in New Jersey revealed numerous blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae, as well as evidence of past entanglement with fishing gear. While the cause of these injuries remains under investigation, there is ongoing controversy surrounding the potential impact of offshore wind power site preparation on whale deaths along the U.S. East Coast, despite scientific agencies stating there is no evidence linking the two. The whale's death marks New Jersey's first of the year, amid a total of 16 large whale deaths on the East Coast in 2024, with some attributed to vessel strikes or entanglement with fishing gear.
A 26-year-old motorcyclist, Evyn Hummel, has died following a crash with another motor vehicle in Lehigh Valley. The accident occurred on August 18, and Hummel was pronounced dead at the hospital due to blunt force injuries to the chest and abdomen. The Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem station is investigating the crash. Hummel was known for his love of thrill-seeking activities and was remembered by friends as a genuine and humorous person. Funeral and memorial service details have not been announced.