In a spectacular turn of events that has gripped social media, an influencer ended up in hot water. The event entailed a high-speed crash with his £150,000 McLaren.
The story took place on a major roadway near Miami, Florida. The expensive vehicle struck a roadside barrier, causing disaster and triggering intense online comments.
Jack Doherty, a popular YouTuber and streamer, was live-streaming to his followers. He was on the Kick platform at the time of the crash.
The film shows him driving down the roadway as rain pours down. While interacting with his audience, he was caught using his phone.
Moments later, his McLaren drifted off course and crashed into the fence. The impact seriously damaged the car.
As the camera continued to roll, Doherty’s expression was one of shock and panic. “Oh my god, bro, my whole f**king car, bro!” he exclaimed.
He then turned the camera on his pal Michael, who was bleeding from the face. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Doherty requested that Michael continue recording.
Doherty even handed the phone to his injured pal, urging him to continue filming. The disturbing footage soon spread throughout social media sites.
In the footage, Doherty is seen sitting on a roadside barrier, shirtless. He inspects the destroyed car, shocked by the extent of the damage.
Viewers online were quick to respond with criticism. Many people denounced Doherty for his reckless behavior.
Some commenters labeled his acts as “irresponsible” and urged legal punishment. One commenter wrote, “He’s such a clown; he needs to be safe out there.”
Others urged jail time for his acts, expressing their disbelief in his response. “He managed to film every single moment—seems a bit too convenient,” suggested one observer.
This suspicion suggested that the incident may have been staged for content. Emergency services responded quickly to the crash site.
Doherty and Michael were transported to the hospital for assessment. Fortunately, none sustained life-threatening injuries.
Michael, on the other hand, required stitches due to injuries incurred during the incident. Doherty later shared footage from the hospital showing Michael receiving medical attention.
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is looking into the collision. Authorities stressed the dangers of distracted driving, which were heightened by the recording.
After the incident, Kick quickly banned Doherty’s account. A representative stated, “Kick does not condone illegal activity, which is why we swiftly took action.”
Doherty addressed the situation in an impassioned post on X (previously known as Twitter). “Going to post a more detailed response today, but it’s been 24 hours since the accident.”
He was grateful that he and Michael had survived without serious injuries. He continued: “I’m so sorry, Michael, for putting you through that.”
Doherty praised the first responders who had helped them. He described the experience as a “huge learning lesson.”
Despite his apologies, the incident has ignited a bigger debate online. Many people questioned the dangers of distracted driving and the obligations that influencers carry.
The investigation is still ongoing, leaving the outcome undetermined. Authorities have yet to announce if Doherty would face any legal consequences for the tragedy.
