He went by the name 1Stockf30 on social media, where he posted videos of himself drag racing on city streets and at a track in Pennsylvania.

A well-known automotive influencer, known for posting street racing videos, died early Wednesday morning after his speeding BMW crashed into a light pole near New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, a reported the police. An investigation is underway, according to authorities.

Andre Beadle lost control of his purple BMW M240 on the Nassau Expressway around 1 a.m., according to New York police. The impact threw Beadle from the vehicle, leaving a crowd of onlookers at the scene in shock.

Andre Beadle: the high-speed car influencer

Beadle, 25, a Bronx resident, had gained popularity online with more than 240,000 followers on Instagram and 59,000 subscribers on YouTube. His name was 1Stockf30 on social networks,
where he posted videos of himself drag racing on city streets and at a track in Pennsylvania. In one video, Beadle and others prepare for a street race by blocking traffic and sliding down the road on a city highway.

Fans reacted with both tributes and criticism following his passing. While some praised Beadle for his influence on the street racing and drag racing community, others pointed out the risks he took while racing on public roads.

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