A motorbike influencer has died after crashing into a barrier while testing a vehicle he previously voiced concerns about.
The rider, known online as “Huang You Ni”, was killed during a test ride on 20 March.
The 35-year-old had more than 110,000 followers and was known for posting videos reviewing electric motorbikes.
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According to reports, the crash happened on a mountain road in the Changping district.
He was reportedly riding a test model when he lost control while attempting to avoid an oncoming vehicle, reports NeedToKnow.
The bike then collided with a roadside barrier at speed in Beijing.
He suffered severe neck injuries and later died.
Reports from Red Star News and other Chinese outlets say the influencer had previously raised concerns about the bike before the crash.
A video posted a day earlier allegedly highlighted a potential issue with the vehicle’s hydraulic clutch system.
Friends and engineers had warned him not to carry out the test ride, but he is said to have continued.
On the day of the incident, he reportedly posted another clip claiming the issue had been resolved.
The news has sparked a wave of tributes online, with fans and fellow riders leaving messages of condolence on his social media pages.
One comment, believed to be from a representative linked to the vehicle manufacturer, read: “I will take responsibility.”
The incident remains under discussion across Chinese social platforms.
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