The online community is grieving the loss of the New York-based YouTuber 1Stockf30, who tragically passed away on Wednesday.

Just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 report concerning a car crash on the Nassau Expressway, as confirmed by YSL News.

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad determined that a 25-year-old man was driving a 2023 BMW sedan traveling at a high speed in the left lane of the expressway.

Authorities indicated that the driver lost control of the vehicle, veering to the right and off the roadway, where it collided with a metal pole. This caused the car to swing back across the lanes to the left shoulder.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle, according to police. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) took him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

The young man from the Bronx has been identified as YouTuber Andre Beadle.

The investigation into the accident is still ongoing, being handled by the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad.

Who was Andre Beadle?

Beadle had amassed over 250,000 followers on Instagram and more than 60,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Through his YouTube and Instagram channels, Beadle engaged his audience with content about street racing, car washes, and various car modifications.

In his vlogs on YouTube, the car enthusiast often showcased his mechanics and highlighted race cars from local shops.

Tributes Pour In for 1Stockf30 as a ‘Legend’ and ‘Idol’

His friends and family have organized a balloon release on Instagram to commemorate his life.

Many followers expressed their condolences in the comments. One user referred to him as an “idol,” expressing gratitude for his inspiration in the racing community.

“You are my idol brother, I wouldn’t be who I am and racing without you,” the user commented. “Love you always.”

Others are still reeling from the news. “I’m devastated,” wrote another follower. “This one hit hard! I wish he knew how much he inspired the global car community. True legend. Rest easy, bro.”