Popular YouTube star Andre Beadle dead aged 25 after ‘high-speed’ crash

Popular YouTube star Andre Beadle, 25, has died following a high-speed car crash in New York.

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

Beadle lost control of his 2023 BMW sedan while driving eastbound in the left lane at high speed just before 1.12am.

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The car veered “off the right side of the roadway into the right shoulder” and struck “a metal pole” at “high speed,” the NYPD told People.

“This caused the vehicle to veer back across the eastbound lanes to the left shoulder, ejecting the operator from the vehicle.”

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

Andre Beadle, 25, of the Bronx, was speeding while driving a 2023 BMW. Credit: 1stockf30/Instagram

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is continuing to investigate the incident.

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

Just before his death, Beadle had posted a YouTube video documenting work being done on his BMW, showing it off to friends and later taking it for a night drive near the location of the crash.

Beadle also shared images and videos on social media showing the vehicle off, including accelerating between 97 km/h and 241 km/h.

Following the announcement of his death, Beadle’s family shared a statement on his social media accounts, announcing a funeral to 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 the thrill, may you find the ultimate track among the stars”.

The YouTuber’s family released this tribute on his social media accounts. Credit: 1stockf30/Instagram

Fans expressed their condolences online, with messages including “rest easy” and “RIP king.”

One fan reflected, “Still processing this loss, very heartbreaking.”

Another wrote, “Praying for your family … thank you for leaving an imprint on the NYC scene.”

Beadle had amassed over 59,000 followers on YouTube and 249,000 on Instagram, where he shared his passion for cars and racing.