Dandre Beadle, a New York-based car racing social media influencer, passed away while driving at a high speed on a major highway. Fans are joining his family in mourning, with a special event planned to honor his memory days after his passing.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that Andre Beadle, a YouTube star, died following a car crash. The incident took place on the Nassau Expressway in Jamaica, Queens, while the 25-year-old was driving a 2023 BMW sedan.
The NYPD disclosed to a publication that a 911 call reported a car accident involving Andre at approximately 1:12 a.m. on November 6, 2024. Upon arriving at the scene, the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad reviewed what had happened.
Investigators concluded that the YouTuber was driving “at a high rate of speed” in the left lane, “traveling eastbound.” Andre then “lost control” and “veered to the right” before swerving “off the right side of the roadway into the right shoulder.”
Authorities stated that Andre’s vehicle then hit “a metal pole” adding, “This caused the vehicle to veer back across the eastbound lanes to the left shoulder, ejecting the operator from the vehicle.”
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the YouTuber to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is continuing its investigation.
On social media, Andre was known as 1Stockf30 and had gained a following of over 59,000 on YouTube and 246,000 on Instagram. He frequently posted street racing videos, and since his passing, his followers and loved ones have created a memorial of flowers and candles along Nassau Expressway near Exit 3.
Through YouTube and Instagram, he shared footage of his street races and enthusiasm for cars. He often showcased his work on different cars, introduced his followers to his mechanics, and displayed the race cars available in their shops.
A day before his passing, Andre posted a video showing his purple BMW M240 getting serviced in a mechanic shop, followed by footage of a street race. Three weeks earlier, he shared Instagram clips showcasing the power of a BMW M240.
The YouTuber demonstrated the car’s capability to reach speeds of up to 130 mph in around three seconds and speed up from 100 to 150 mph in the same time. His brother, Alico Beadle, later spoke about Andre’s life and untimely death.
Alico mentioned that his brother primarily raced on tracks and had previously been in an accident, saying, “He crash[ed] on a track a couple [of] months ago, and then it was a pretty bad accident, too.”
Fortunately, Andre survived that incident, with Alico noting, “But the barriers and all that, he had a helmet and all that, saved him. But this one, just, I don’t know.” According to his mother, Everith McCray, the YouTuber had a deep love for cars and discussed them every day.
His family’s Bronx home now features his yellow Audi on the driveway as a growing memorial to him. Reflecting on her son’s death, McCray confessed, “I didn’t know he had so many friends until yesterday, when he passed,” adding, “People [have] been coming, coming, going.”
Despite their current grief, Andre’s family supported his passion for car racing. Alico acknowledged, “That’s what he really loved. I know it’s a tragedy, but that’s what he loved doing.” In sorrow, his brother said, “Can’t bring him back.”
To honor Andre, his family planned a celebration of his life on November 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Haffen Park. They invited fans to a balloon release in memory of the star, who was born in June 1999, sharing details on his Instagram page.
The post included several photos of Andre posing with different cars, along with a caption reading, “Bring some balloons 🎈 and come celebrate life with the young legend and trendsetter #1stockf30.”
The late influencer’s followers expressed their condolences alongside his family. One commenter responded to the post, “Long Live B58 Legend 😢🕊️🙏🏿💔 gone too soon bro.” Another hoped he would, “Race in paradise Dre🕊️.”
Someone else, reflecting on Andre’s influence on street racing, remarked, “It’s heartbreaking, you really showed a lot of love in NY and put the whole DAZA platform in a new dynamic and did things nobody thought could be done. You will be truly missed Dre 💔.”
A heartbroken fan commented, “IM [sic] DEVASTATED. THIS ONE HIT HOME! 💔😢 I WISH HE KNEW HOW MUCH HE INSPIRED THE WORLDWIDE CAR GAME. TRUE LEGEND 🙏🙏 REST EASY BRO.”
