Promising country music star dies at just 22 after devastating car crash
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Key Points:
- Rising country music star CJ Beach, 22, died in a car accident early Saturday morning in Florida after his vehicle ran off the road and struck several trees; he was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Beach had performed at The Salty Donkey in Panacea, Florida, just hours before the accident, and his father confirmed his death on Facebook, urging local officials to install warning lights and signs at the crash site in his memory.
- The Tallahassee music community and fans have expressed condolences, with radio station X101.5 paying tribute and sharing footage from the Deadmen Walking Festival, an annual event Beach founded to support independent and local artists.
- Beach’s last Instagram post featured him performing his song “Cigarettes,” and his death has deeply impacted the local music scene, highlighting his talent and contributions to the community.
