Andre Beadle, a New York-based car enthusiast and popular YouTuber, tragically lost his life in a high-speed street race on a Queens expressway in the early hours of Wednesday. Known by his online moniker “1Stockf30,” Beadle was reportedly driving at a high speed on the Nassau Expressway near JFK Airport when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a light post.
The 25-year-old Bronx native was racing in the left lane when he unexpectedly swerved across the road, colliding with a metal pole on the right shoulder. Beadle, who had a significant online following of over 233,000 on Instagram, was thrown from his 2023 BMW M240 during the crash.
Emergency services were promptly on the scene and transported Beadle to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Regrettably, he was declared dead upon arrival. The incident, which saw Beadle lose control and veer off the road, was captured on social media, with shocked bystanders rushing to the wreckage.
In the aftermath of the crash, police officers were seen inspecting the debris, including a tire, under an overpass. The incident significantly slowed traffic in the area. Beadle, who also had a YouTube following of 58,700 subscribers, had previously boasted about the high speeds his car could achieve just two weeks before the fatal accident.
In a video posted to his Instagram, Beadle demonstrated his car accelerating from 60 to 100 mph in just over three seconds, and then from 100 to 150 mph in under three seconds. The caption of the post read, “It’s just a BMW.” On the day of his death, Beadle had uploaded a video of him and his friends working on the car that would later be involved in the fatal crash.
Fans and followers expressed their grief and paid tribute to Beadle on social media. Many praised his contributions to the car scene in New York City and his ability to garner respect within the community. A memorial service for Beadle was scheduled for November 8 at Haffen Park in the Bronx, with attendees encouraged to bring balloons in honor of the late YouTuber. The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating the incident.