Tragedy as fitness influencers Baxter 22, and Thievin, 23, 'who inspired so many' die following a fatal car crash after vehicle 'lost control at 100mph'

Popular fitness influencers Baxter and Thievin have tragically died in a fatal car crash - leaving their loved ones and fans devastated of the loss of two such 'inspirational' figures.

Baxter Hosley, 22, and Garrett 'Thievin' MacDonagh, 23, from Houston, Texas, reportedly passed away on Sunday after they were involved in a horrific 100mph crash with another vehicle that left the BMW they were traveling in 'split in two', according to local news outlets.  

The fitness social media stars shared hundreds of thousands of followers between  them on TikTok and Instagram, having earned a legion of dedicated fans through their body transformation and workout content. 

ABC13 reported that the driver of the BMW was travelling at over 100 miles per hour on South Main Street near Fondren Road when the car lost control and veered off the street at around 10pm. 

The BMW then hit a 'sign' after which it was 'cut into two pieces', according to the Houston Police Department.  

Baxter and Thievin, two US-based influencers, have died following a fatal car crash on Sunday

It's understood that the duo died after their BMW crashed into another vehicle while traveling at over 100 miles per hour. Police said that the accident left the car (seen) 'split in two'

Police said there were no signs of alcohol at the scene, noting that the man behind the wheel was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger was transported to a local hospital, where he later passed away. 

Soon after news of the crash was made public, tributes began pouring in for the popular influencers, with Baxter's father sharing a touching statement in a video posted on TikTok by a health and wellness company that worked with the duo. 

'We are all mourning the loss of Garret and my son Baxter from the last weekend,' he said, while standing alongside several employees from the firm, called Ekkovision. 

'We all will miss them and we love them very much.' 

In a post shared on its own Instagram account, Ekkovision issued a statement about Baxter and Thieven's death, describing the crash as a 'horrific event'. 

'Sunday March 10th we lost two of our brothers,' the post - which was accompanied by a video message - read. 'The family lost their sons in a horrific event. 

'At this moment we ask you guys to please send your prayers to Baxter and Thievin and their family and the ekko team. At this moment we will not share any further details to honor family's wishes.

'We will of course work with their family to continue to support them. We will keep you guys posted with funeral information as we have them.

'We already got both families blessing and permission to continue to produce their signature products with ekko, and have structured a plan to work closely with the family to continue to support by sharing the profit of their signature products to help them, as we believe that is what Thievin and Baxter would want. 

'Rest in peace Baxter and Thievin.'

Ekkovision, the health and wellness company that employed the pair, announced their death in a post on Instagram yesterday

Baxter ran his account @baxter_fit on TikTok, where he posted videos with Thievin, often trying out new fitness products 

In an obituary for Thievin (pictured), those close to him remembered his 'crazy big personality' and the 'biggest heart ever'

They accompanied the post with a heartfelt video of their friends and colleagues taking a moment of silence. 

The pair's final video was posted just three days ago, where they reviewed a zero sugar root beer. 

The two said they drove 250 miles to Dallas to taste it and Bax said it was 'the best root beer he'd ever had'. 

Baxter and Garrett's content consisted mainly of body transformations, new products and workout videos in the gym.  

The duo's fans were left in shock after the announcement of the stars' sudden death. 

One wrote: 'May the goats Baxter and thievin rest in peace. Baxter has helped me a lot when I was losing weight and has always put a smile on my face will miss you goat.'

Another added: 'Bro i refuse to believe one of my favorite gym influencers is actually gone are you actually serious.' 

A third commented: 'It doesn't feel real man.' 

In an obituary for Thievin, those close to him remembered his 'crazy big personality' and the 'biggest heart ever'. 

It read: 'He was kind and generous, would meet people where they were at in life without judgement.

The duo filmed a final TikTok video together, which they uploaded just three days ago 

The pair's final video showed them reviewing a zero sugar root beer, which they had driven250 miles to Dallas to try

'He was known for always making everybody feel included. If you were the "new kid", he would go out of his way to talk to you and try to be your friend first. He never let anybody feel left out, and made sure each person he came across in life knew how special, and important they were as individuals. 

'He was the most non-judgemental person, and he inspired so many people to begin their weight loss/fitness journey. Thievin made it his biggest mission to make sure every single one of his followers, whether they were just starting off in the fitness world or at pro-athlete status, had his support.

'He wanted everyone he came across (regardless if he knew you personally or not) to be healthy, fit, happy, and he would offer so much motivation and positivity to anyone going through their journey. 

'He would stick with his followers and be their biggest cheerleader every step of the way, even if your journey took years/months, he was there.. every step of the way. He never gave up on anybody, regardless of if they failed. He would pick you right back up and encourage you to keep on going. But he would never give up on you.'