Country Singer CJ Beach Dies at 22 in Tragic Car Crash Hours After a Performance. His Dad Has One ‘Ask’ in Son’s Honor
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Key Points:
- Florida country singer CJ Beach, aged 22, died in a car crash on the early morning of November 7, shortly after performing at the Salty Donkey venue in Panacea.
- The accident occurred when his car ran off the road and hit several trees; local officials reported he was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- CJ’s father, Charles Beach, confirmed the death on Facebook and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, while sharing his grief over seeing posts and videos of his son.
- Charles made a public request for county commissioners to install warning lights and signage at the curve where the crash occurred, noting it was the site of a previous accident.
- CJ Beach was known locally as a solo artist and member of CJ & The Deadmen, and he founded the Deadmen Walking Music Festival, which fostered community and live music events in Tallahassee.
