Rising country singer CJ Beach died at the age of 22 in a car accident early Saturday morning in Florida, according to reports.
His father, Charles Beach, confirmed his son's death on Facebook and shared details about the crash, which occurred around 1:15 a.m. on November 7. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that Beach's car ran off the road and struck several trees. No other vehicles were involved in the single-car incident. Authorities reported that Beach was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Charles Beach used the platform to request that county officials install warning lights and signs on a curve on Rehwinkle, where the accident occurred. He noted that another fatal crash had previously happened in the same location, and the bushes had not yet regrown.
CJ Beach was known for his blend of country and Southern rock music and performed with his band, CJ & The Deadmen. His last social media post, on November 3, featured a performance of his original song "Cigarettes." He had played his final performance on November 6 at The Salty Donkey in Panacea, Florida, hours before the fatal crash.
His recorded and announced original songs included "Cigarettes," "Blackbird," and "Up Above," as well as covers of "House of the Rising Sun" and "Ain't Got a Dollar."