Rising country singer CJ Beach dead at 22
Key Points:
- Rising country singer CJ Beach, aged 22, died in a single-car accident early on November 7 in Florida, where his vehicle ran off the road and struck several trees.
- The Florida Highway Patrol reported that CJ was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene; no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
- CJ's father, Charles Beach, confirmed his son's death on Facebook and urged local authorities to install warning lights and signs at the crash site to prevent further accidents.
- CJ Beach was known for blending country and Southern rock music, performing with his band CJ & The Deadmen, and had recently shared original songs and covers, though he had not yet achieved mainstream success.
- Hours before the fatal crash, CJ performed at The Salty Donkey in Panacea, Florida; his last social media post was a performance of his original song "Cigarettes."