popular youtube star Andre Beadle, 25, died in a high-speed car accident in New York.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said Beadle was involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday after he “lost control” of his vehicle while driving on the Nassau Expressway in Queens.
Beadle lost control of his 2023 BMW sedan while driving at high speed eastbound in the left lane just before 1:12 a.m.
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The NYPD reported that the car “veered off the roadway to the right” and struck “a metal pole” at “a high rate of speed.” People.
“This caused the vehicle to veer off the left shoulder into the eastbound lanes, causing the operator to eject from the vehicle.”
Emergency medical services transported Beadle to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate the incident.
Beadle created his social media accounts based on his passion for cars and driving.
Just before his death, Beadle had posted a YouTube video documenting the work being done on his BMW, showed it to friends and later took it for a night drive near the accident site.
Beadle also shared photos and videos on social media showing the vehicle traveling at speeds between 97 km/h and 241 km/h.
Following the announcement of his death, Beadle’s family shared a statement on their social media accounts, announcing a funeral to be held on Friday, November 8, at Hafen Park in the Bronx, where he grew up.
In a heartfelt tribute, his family described him as “passion-driven, full of adventure, can you find the last track among the stars”.
Fans expressed their condolences online with messages such as “Rest in peace” and “RIP King”.
“Still struggling with this loss, so heartbreaking,” one fan said.
Another wrote, “Prayers for your family… thank you for leaving your mark on the NYC landscape.”
Beadle had over 59,000 followers on YouTube and 249,000 followers on Instagram, where he shared his passion for cars and racing.
