Andre Beadle, a social media star and drag-racing enthusiast with hundreds of thousands of followers, died tragically after losing control of his car in New York. Fans and critics are divided over his legacy.

A devastating end to a thrilling journey

Andre Beadle built a massive following with his adrenaline-fueled drag-racing videos and passion for cars. On the morning of his tragic accident, Beadle was street racing his customized BMW on the Nassau Expressway near JFK Airport. While attempting to swerve across lanes, he lost control and veered onto the shoulder, crashing into a metal light post.

According to reports, the impact was so severe that Beadle was ejected from the a vehicle.

Emergency responders rushed him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The incident shocked Beadle’s fanbase, who had watched him just weeks earlier show off his BMW’s impressive acceleration from 100 to 150 mph in under three seconds.