A popular influencer and YouTuber was killed when he crashed his BMW in a street race on a New York City expressway earlier this week.
Bronx native Andre Beadle, known on social media as “1Stockf30,” was driving at a “high rate of speed” east on the Nassau Expressway near JFK Airport in Queens just after 1 a.m. when he lost control and slammed into a light post, the New York Post reported.
The 25-year-old was racing in the left lane when he suddenly swerved across the road into the right shoulder, striking the metal pole.
The influencer, who has more than 233,000 Instagram followers, was ejected from the purple 2023 BMW M240.
Beadle was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Video posted to social media shows the moment Beadle lost control. Horrified bystanders ran to the demolished vehicle.
Cops were seen inspecting debris, including a tire, underneath an overpass.
Just two weeks before his death, Beadle, who has 58,700 subscribers on YouTube, bragged about how fast his car could go.
Hours before his death, Beadle published a video to YouTube of him and his friends in a car shop working on the now-totalled vehicle.
His final video had an eerie end as the BMW was recorded driving west on the Nassau Expressway toward the site of his eventual crash.
Fans paid tribute on social media.
“The car scene lost a young King,” one comment read. “You put NYC back on the map in a positive perspective. You gave our scene the respect we needed. Not just known for idiotic takeovers. You’ve gained the respect of many, and that will live on as your legacy. Rest easy, you will never be forgotten.”
“Still can’t believe this man, the world will miss you brother, you made a big impact, peace,” another wrote.