Trevor Heitmann, known as McSkillet, was a popular YouTuber and content creator known for his videos about *Counter-Strike: Global Offensive* (CS:GO) skins and trading. He tragically died on August 23, 2018, in a car crash he caused while driving his McLaren 650S at over 100 mph in the wrong direction on a San Diego highway. The crash resulted in a head-on collision that killed him and a mother and daughter traveling in another car.

Connection to His Trade Ban in CS:GO

McSkillet’s death is indirectly linked to his being **trade banned by Valve**, the company behind CS:GO, earlier in 2018. Valve banned him because of his involvement with a CS:GO skin gambling website called **CS:GO Magic**, which violated the game's policies against commercial use of skins outside their approved marketplaces. This ban effectively shut down his ability to trade or profit from skins, which were a significant source of his income and content.

The trade ban had a severe financial and emotional impact on McSkillet, as it not only cut off his income but also caused his online reputation and influence to diminish. Friends and fans speculated that these pressures contributed to his declining mental health in the months leading up to the crash.

The Tragic Incident

On the day of the crash, McSkillet reportedly drove recklessly before the collision, including crashing through a school gate earlier. It is believed his actions were intentional, though his exact state of mind at the time is unclear. His tragic death sparked conversations about mental health, online pressures, and the consequences of gambling and bans within gaming communities.