Following the passing of beloved country singer CJ Beach, his father Charles has called for road safety changes. As we reported on when it happened, the country singer died due to a car crash at just 22 years old.
Per the Tallahassee Democrat, the Florida Highway Patrol explained that a 22-year-old, who was not named at the time, died after his car "ran off a Wakulla County road and struck several trees."
The crash happened on November 7 on Rehwinkel Road near Oakwood Trail. He reportedly was not wearing a seatbelt.
His tragic passing came just hours after his performance at The Salty Donkey, a local Florida venue.
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The Father of the Country Singer Asked for Road Safety Reform
His father took to social media to pay tribute to his son, and also
advocate for road safety reform."I ask this," he wrote. "Flood the county commissioners with calls and text to install warning lights and many signs on both sides of that curve on Rehwinkle. CJ's wreck was in the same spot as the last wreck there. The bushes hadn't even grown back," he continued.
He also wrote that he appreciated "all of the outpouring feelings and thoughts about my son CJ". "Seeing all the posts with pictures and videos kills me," he added, "but I know he was loved by many and will be missed."
Others Paid Tribute to the Star
Following his passing, others had paid tribute to the country singer.
"I'm at a loss for words," one family friend wrote. "CJ was loved so much and it's a shame that someone that talented had to die so young."
Another commenter wrote, "He will be missed by many people, including me, every day for years to come. But no one wil miss him more than you. I'm praying for you right now that God gives you comfort and peace and strength in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. No father is supposed to have to do this."
We hope that the campaigning of the country star's father will lead to some road safety reform in the area. What a tragic loss.
