Bassist for rising country music group dies in accident

Jerry Leach, 32, was found pinned under a vehicle outside his New Jersey home.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:05am

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Jerry Leach, the bassist for the country band Not Leaving Sober, has died after he was found pinned under a vehicle outside his home in Jefferson Township, New Jersey on March 10. Leach's death was confirmed by the band, who described him as more than just a bassist - he was a brother who they got to know very closely.

Why it matters

The death of a young musician in a rising country band is tragic, especially for the band members who considered Leach a close friend. The band has vowed to continue on, honoring Leach's wish for the group to succeed, but the next few months will be extremely tough as they grieve their bandmate and friend.

The details

According to his obituary, Leach was born on December 14, 1993 and developed a love of music as a teenager after receiving a guitar and lessons from his late mother. The band says Leach was known for his 'peculiar, wild sense of humor and his on-stage antics.' The group currently has a show scheduled in Asbury Park, New Jersey on April 4, which they intend to move forward with, despite the tragedy.

  • Leach was found pinned under a vehicle outside his home on March 10, 2026.
  • The band has a show scheduled in Asbury Park, New Jersey on April 4, 2026.

The players

Jerry Leach

The 32-year-old bassist for the country band Not Leaving Sober, who died in an accident outside his home.

Not Leaving Sober

The country music band that Leach was a bassist for, known for their rising popularity and having opened for acts like Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, and Florida Georgia Line.

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What they’re saying

“This devastating news comes as a shock to all of us. Jerry was far more than a bass player to us — he became a brother who we got to know very closely.”

— Not Leaving Sober, Band Statement

“To us and probably to many of you, Jerry is known for his peculiar, wild sense of humor and his on-stage antics.”

— Not Leaving Sober, Band Statement

“The reality is, after a tragedy like this, the next few months are going to be extremely tough for all of us. But we realize that we owe it to Jerry to keep going. Jerry was very clear that he just wanted to see the band succeed and for us, the only way to honor him is to keep that promise.”

— Not Leaving Sober, Band Statement

What’s next

The band has a show scheduled in Asbury Park, New Jersey on April 4, 2026, which they intend to move forward with despite the tragedy.

The takeaway

The death of a young musician in a rising country band is a tragic loss, not just for the band but for the music community as a whole. However, the band's commitment to honoring their bandmate's wishes and continuing on is a testament to the power of music and the bonds of friendship, even in the face of unimaginable grief.