Abhiyuday Mishra is known by the stage name “Skylord”
New Delhi:
Abhiyuday Mishra, a popular gaming YouTuber, has died in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh, local media reported. Mishra once posted videos on how to play Garena Free Fire, a mobile multiplayer shooter similar to PUBG, and he ended up gaining a huge fan base.
He is known by his screen name “Skylord”. His last post on Instagram, followed by 4,240,000 people, was a selfie with the caption, “Madhya Pradesh. Heart of India is incredible.” He posted his last video two weeks ago on YouTube, which has 1.64 million followers.
Mishra was riding a motorbike with a group of people when he was hit by a truck on a state highway near Sohagpur, 122 kilometers from the capital, Bhopal, on Sunday, Dainik Bhaskar report.
The group took part in a state horse-riding trip to promote tourism, sponsored by the Madhya Pradesh government. The tour begins on September 21 in Khajuraho, an ancient city known for its magnificent temples and exquisite sculptures in the Chattarpur district.
Mishra’s fans have posted their condolences on his social media profile.
Local media reported a police case had been filed against the truck driver.
