Street Car Icon Kyle Loftis Dies At 43, Cause Of Death Remains Undisclosed

by Christian BongiornoMay 8, 2026, 1:54 am >

Kyle Loftis, a streetcar media icon who founded 1320 video, died Wednesday at 43.

“We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320 video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock,” the site wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world, and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport,” the post reads. “Kyle was a beam of light at every gathering… his enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity were contagious.”

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The cause of his death remains unknown, leading to speculation online.

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“I’ll say this. I’m sure we will find out in due time, but it’s not important now. We lost an icon, at this point we should celebrate his life and the accomplishments of it and what he has done for our automotive community,” wrote one person on a Facebook thread dedicated to Loftis’ passing.

Another user commented: “The man was a public figure to a huge car community. He was well-liked, and people cared about him. To expect people not to be curious about what happened to him is a bit silly. I think I would be more concerned if no one asked, as if they didn’t care. Give the man the respect he deserves, but people are going to want to know at some point.”

In a statement, the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office and Gretna Fire Department in Nebraska responded to Loftis’ home Tuesday night. “Loftis was declared deceased; his death is not suspicious,” a spokesperson wrote. “Out of respect for privacy, we will not be releasing further details.”

Loftis attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, majoring in information systems management. 1320 video was founded in 2003 by Loftis to document underground street racing. The brand began as a forum and then evolved into a YouTube channel with over four million subscribers. 1320 video also has a huge Facebook and Instagram following, amassing nine million followers across both platforms.

“Completely shocked about the loss of Kyle,” his friend Garrett Mitchell wrote on Facebook. “The most influential person in my life. We’re crushed. Please pray for his mother and close friends, they need it most.”