With 250,000 Instagram followers and almost 60,000 YouTube subscribers, Andre Beadle was more than just a social media star — he was a cherished figure in the drag-racing world.
Sadly, his life ended abruptly when he lost control of his modified BMW on a New York City highway, crashing into a light pole.
Andre Beadle’s deadly crash
At just 25 years old, Andre Beadle had an amazing talent for pulling viewers into the thrilling realm of racing through social media. Unfortunately, this popular YouTuber and car enthusiast known for his exciting drag-racing videos tragically lost control of his customized BMW on November 6.
The accident took place on the Nassau Expressway close to JFK Airport while Andre was street racing at high speeds. In an instant, he swerved from one lane to another before drifting onto the shoulder and hitting a metal light post.
According to The New York Post, the influencer was thrown from the car and could not be saved. After being taken urgently to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Beadle was declared dead.
Just two weeks prior to this heartbreaking event, Beadle posted a video showing off his BMW’s incredible power as it accelerated from 100 to 150 mph in only 2.97 seconds! He simply captioned it “It’s just a BMW.”
Reactions to Andre Beadle’s passing
Many fans were amazed by the video showcasing how powerful and fast his BMW really was. However some others were critical of him for not taking safety seriously enough.
The news about Andre Beadle’s death has shaken up his close-knit online community who remember him not only for his exciting content but also for the enthusiasm and charm he brought into racing.
Tributes flooded in for Beadle who fans knew as 1Stockf30:
“The car scene lost a young King! You put NYC back on track positively! You gave our community respect that it deserved beyond reckless takeovers,” one comment stated.
“Still can’t believe this guy is gone; we will miss you brother! You made such an impact,” another user wrote.
“This man had so much more left to give; we’ve truly lost a legend,” said yet another comment.
”I have no sympathy..”
On social media though there are those who aren’t as kind or supportive.
“I have no sympathy for people putting others’ lives at risk with their careless actions; however my condolences go out to family,” one user commented on YouTube.
“This shows why you shouldn’t drive like crazy! It’s sad but he caused this himself; people should learn why following traffic laws matters,” another user added.
As of last Thursday morning according to The New York Post , NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad continued looking into what happened during that crash.
