Popular Indian YouTuber and social media influencer Agastay Chauhan has died following a grisly accident while he was riding Agra to Delhi, India. Local reports indicate that he was traveling at around 186 mph (300 km/h) at the time of the horrific crash.

During his ride, Chauhan hit a road divider, causing him to lose control and crash, reports The Economic Times. The collision was so severe that it destroyed his motorcycle and shattered his helmet. Chauhan sustained injuries that led to his death. Authorities declared him dead at the accident site.

According to another media outlet, The Tribune, at the time of the accident, Chauhan was filming his ride and had pledged to attempt to reach a speed of 186 mph (300 km/h). “I will take it to 300 kmph and see if it can go even beyond,” the news site quoted him as saying in the video. Police stated that Chauhan was part of a group of five motorcyclists when the collision occurred.

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Chauhan was the creator behind the PRO RIDER 1000 YouTube channel, where he frequently showcased high-performance motorcycles. Known for his love of high-speed riding, Chauhan’s most recent video, which was uploaded three days prior to the accident, showed him reaching speeds of 173 mph (279 km/h). His YouTube channel currently has 1.29 million subscribers, and he had uploaded 189 videos before his untimely death.

The 25-year-old YouTuber was a resident of Dehradun, in Northern India. Although he occasionally rode other motorcycles, he frequently shared videos of him and his friends riding on the saddle of his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, a 1,000 cc superbike.

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In the wake of the fatal crash, the Senior Superintendent of Police in the Aligarth District, where the accident occurred, urged motorists to exercise responsible riding and driving. Authorities are advising the public to avoid excessive speeding on public roads.

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