dAndre Beadle, a New York-based car racing social media influencer, passed away while driving at a high speed on a major highway. Fans are joining his family in mourning, with a special event planned to honor his memory days after his passing.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that Andre Beadle, a YouTube star, died following a car crash. The incident took place on the Nassau Expressway in Jamaica, Queens, while the 25-year-old was driving a 2023 BMW sedan.

Investigators concluded that the YouTuber was driving “at a high rate of speed” in the left lane, “traveling eastbound.” Andre then “lost control” and “veered to the right” before swerving “off the right side of the roadway into the right shoulder.”Authorities stated that Andre’s vehicle then hit “a metal pole” adding, “This caused the vehicle to veer back across the eastbound lanes to the left shoulder, ejecting the operator from the vehicle.”

On social media, Andre was known as 1Stockf30 and had gained a following of over 59,000 on YouTube and 246,000 on Instagram. He frequently posted street racing videos, and since his passing, his followers and loved ones have created a memorial of flowers and candles along Nassau Expressway near Exit 3.

Through YouTube and Instagram, he shared footage of his street races and enthusiasm for cars. He often showcased his work on different cars, introduced his followers to his mechanics, and displayed the race cars available in their shops.

The YouTuber demonstrated the car’s capability to reach speeds of up to 130 mph in around three seconds and speed up from 100 to 150 mph in the same time. His brother, Alico Beadle, later spoke about Andre’s life and untimely death.

Fortunately, Andre survived that incident, with Alico noting, “But the barriers and all that, he had a helmet and all that, saved him. But this one, just, I don’t know.” According to his mother, Everith McCray, the YouTuber had a deep love for cars and discussed them every day.Advertisement

Despite their current grief, Andre’s family supported his passion for car racing. Alico acknowledged, “That’s what he really loved. I know it’s a tragedy, but that’s what he loved doing.” In sorrow, his brother said, “Can’t bring him back.”

The post included several photos of Andre posing with different cars, along with a caption reading, “Bring some balloons 🎈 and come celebrate life with the young legend and trendsetter #1stockf30.”

The late influencer’s followers expressed their condolences alongside his family. One commenter responded to the post, “Long Live B58 Legend 😢🕊️🙏🏿💔 gone too soon bro.” Another hoped he would, “Race in paradise Dre🕊️.”

Someone else, reflecting on Andre’s influence on street racing, remarked, “It’s heartbreaking, you really showed a lot of love in NY and put the whole DAZA platform in a new dynamic and did things nobody thought could be done. You will be truly missed Dre 💔.”

A heartbroken fan commented, “IM [sic] DEVASTATED. THIS ONE HIT HOME! 💔😢 I WISH HE KNEW HOW MUCH HE INSPIRED THE WORLDWIDE CAR GAME. TRUE LEGEND 🙏🙏 REST EASY BRO.”

Another Instagram user extended condolences, saying, “Rest in peace. May peace be upon his entire family.” Below the first image in the carousel, Andre’s family lovingly bid him farewell, writing, “Driven by passion, fueled by the thrill, may you find the ultimate track among the stars.”