Popular YouTube star 25-year-old Andre Beadle died in a high-speed car accident in New York.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) said Beadle was involved in the fatal crash after “losing control” of his vehicle on the Nassau Expressway in Queens on Wednesday.

Beadle lost control of his 2023 BMW sedan while traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed in the left lane just before 1:12 p.m.

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According to the NYPD, the car “veered off the right side of the roadway onto the right shoulder” and struck a “metal pole” at “a high rate of speed.” People.

“This caused the vehicle to veer from the eastbound lanes onto the left shoulder and the operator to exit the vehicle.”

Emergency Medical Services transported Beadle to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Team continues to investigate the incident.

Beadle built his social media accounts around his passion for cars and driving.

Just before his death, Beadle had posted a YouTube video documenting the work done on his BMW, showing it to friends and then taking it on an overnight drive near the crash site.

Beadle also shared photos and videos on social media showing the vehicle being unveiled, including acceleration between 97 km/h and 241 km/h.

After Beadle’s death was announced, his family made a statement on their social media accounts and announced that a funeral would be held on Friday, November 8, at Haffen Park in the Bronx, where he grew up.

In a heartfelt tribute, his family described him as “driven by passion, fueled by excitement, may you find the ultimate path between the stars.”

Fans expressed their condolences online with messages such as “rest in peace” and “RIP king.”

One fan reflected: “I’m still processing this loss, it’s so heartbreaking.”

Another wrote: “Praying for your family… Thank you for making your mark on the New York scene.”

Beadle has amassed more than 59,000 followers on YouTube and more than 249,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares his passion for cars and racing.