Tragic End: YouTuber Andre Beadle, 25, Dies in High-Speed BMW Crash in Queens
A 25-year-old New York-based YouTuber and car influencer, Andre Beadle, tragically lost his life in a high-speed crash while participating in a street race early Wednesday morning in Queens.
Known online as “1Stockf30,” Beadle was driving his modified 2023 BMW M240 at an extremely high speed along the Nassau Expressway near JFK Airport shortly after 1 a.m. when the accident occurred.
According to the NYPD, Beadle was speeding down the highway in the left lane when he suddenly swerved across the road, losing control of the car.
The vehicle veered off the road and struck a light post, throwing Beadle from the car. First responders arrived quickly at the scene and rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was sadly declared dead.
Footage shared on social media captured the moment of the crash, showing bystanders rushing towards the wrecked car.
The video also showed police officers investigating the scene, including the debris left behind by the crash. The footage revealed a tyre and pieces of the car underneath an overpass while traffic in the area slowed to a crawl following the incident.
Beadle, who had gained a following of over 233,000 Instagram followers, had just bragged about the speed capabilities of his BMW just two weeks before his death.
A video posted on his Instagram demonstrated the car’s ability to go from 60 to 100 mph in 3.08 seconds and from 100 to 150 mph in another 2.97 seconds. In the caption, he wrote, “It’s just a BMW.”
Hours before the crash, Beadle posted a video on YouTube showing him and his friends working on the BMW, which was later totalled in the accident. In a chilling coincidence, the last video posted showed Beadle driving west on the Nassau Expressway toward the location of the crash.
Following his death, many of Beadle’s fans and followers took to social media to express their sorrow. One person wrote, “The car scene lost a young King. 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.” Another comment read, “Still can’t believe this man, the world will miss you, brother, you made a big impact, peace.” One more added, “This man had so much to share with the world. We lost a legend.”
A celebration of Beadle’s life was scheduled for November 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Haffen Park in the Bronx, where his loved ones invited mourners to bring balloons to honour the YouTuber.
As of Thursday morning, the NYPD’s Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad was still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.