YouTuber Jack Doherty Crashes McLaren During Livestream, Banned from Kick

Jack Doherty, a prominent YouTuber with nearly 15 million subscribers, recently made headlines for crashing his $200,000 McLaren while livestreaming. Doherty’s content, often known for featuring controversial pranks and displays of wealth, reached new levels of scrutiny following the incident. The crash occurred during a livestream on the Kick platform, leading to Doherty’s account being banned.

The accident transpired on a rain-slick highway, as a video circulating online shows Doherty allegedly glanced at his phone, exclaiming “No, no, no!” before losing control of the vehicle and hitting a guardrail. Doherty continued to stream the aftermath, capturing footage from inside the car where a group of bystanders helped him out of the window. His cameraman, however, suffered notable injuries, including bleeding from the head and an injured arm.

Despite the serious nature of the crash, observers criticized Doherty for seeming more concerned with documenting his wrecked McLaren than assisting his injured cameraman. A clip later uploaded by Doherty showed his cameraman receiving stitches, but without the complete footage of events leading to the crash. Representatives for Doherty have yet to comment on the situation.

Kick, the streaming service used by Doherty, asserted that it “does not condone illegal activity,” resulting in the swift banning of his account. Kick, designed as a competitor to Amazon‘s Twitch, has been involved in controversies around its lax moderation policies, which have allowed unethical content to surface. The platform’s guidelines urge content creators to “prioritize safety” and contact emergency services when necessary.

This incident marks a series of vehicular mishaps documented by Doherty. Earlier this year, in March, he crashed an off-road vehicle shortly after purchasing it. Doherty also received backlash in November after flipping a golf cart with his girlfriend onboard, raising further concerns about his risky behavior.

Doherty’s penchant for high-speed vehicles is notable, having purchased the now-totaled McLaren alongside a Lamborghini and Tesla earlier last year. His inclination for dangerous stunts and the implications for viewer safety have brought his online activities under increased scrutiny.

Kick, meanwhile, has faced additional challenges, particularly following recent issues at TwitchCon where certain users were accused of harassment. In response, Kick CEO Ed Craven stated that multiple accounts had been suspended for violating the platform’s in-real-life streaming policies, emphasizing that the actions of a few individuals do not reflect the broader platform.