On social media, many viewers were stunned after an influencer shared the aftermath of a $196,000 McLaren crash that occurred while he was on the phone.
Previously, the influencer faced backlash for crashing his McLaren while live-streaming.
YouTuber slammed for smashing a $196,000 McLaren during livestreaming
YouTuber and streamer Jack Doherty went viral after crashing his McLaren into a highway railing in Miami, Florida.
At the time, he was live-streaming his drive on Kick, a platform that has since banned him.
The platform stated: “Kick does not condone illegal activity, which is why we swiftly took action and moved to ban this creator.”
After the crash, Doherty can be seen outside his damaged car, shocked and repeatedly exclaiming, “Holy s**t.”
In the video, Doherty’s friend, Michael David, sat in the front seat and appeared to be bleeding. Instead of checking on Michael, Doherty shockingly aimed a camera at him, instructing him to “film.”
YouTuber Doherty continued the livestream despite the accident occurring.
Although Doherty and his passenger, Michael, were not seriously injured, they were checked by emergency services. Both went to the hospital for further evaluation.
Michael, who sat in the passenger seat, appeared to be bleeding from his face and required stitches. Meanwhile, Doherty continued live-streaming, exclaiming:
“Oh my god bro, my whole f**king car bro!”
Footage from the incident showed Doherty handing his phone to his bloodied friend to keep filming.
Social media reacrion.
The video quickly went viral and debate on social media.
In the comment selecton, many viewers shared their shock about the incident.
They also demanded his driver’s license be suspended and calling for jail time.
One peron said: When he cares more about his car than the health of his friends, that tells you something.
A second wrote: bro didn’t even check if his friend was alright all his worried about is Recording content and his dumb ass ugly car.
While a third commented: kick has now banned him for texting and speeding while driving.
Another added: these types of behaviors are disgusting.
Someone else said: The last thing he thinks about is his camera man shows just how much he values his workers.
Doherty shared the aftermath of the $196,000 McLaren crash
After the crash, Doherty posted footage on social media. In the clips, he was seen sitting shirtless on the barrier where he crashed. He also inspected the car’s extensive damage, noting that it was likely undriveable.
He shared additional videos of himself and Michael in the hospital as Michael received stitches.
Doherty faced heavy criticism for using his phone while driving. Many comments labeled him a “clown” and urged him to “be safe out there.” Some users even called for him to serve “jail time” for his reckless behavior.
In the aftermath, some viewers speculated that the crash was staged. They questioned how Doherty managed to capture every moment of the incident, generating substantial content for his channel.
Additional footage showed Doherty shouting for help from inside the car. He attempted to break the windows before handing his phone to a passerby, asking:
This incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the consequences that can follow.
Jack Doherty’s crash serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of live-streaming while driving.
As authorities investigate the incident, it raises critical questions about responsibility and safety on the road.