A YouTuber who crashed a £150k McLaren while using his phone has reportedly been banned from the popular streaming platform Kick. Jack Doherty, known for live-streaming on the platform, was involved in a high-profile crash while behind the wheel of the expensive supercar, with the incident unfolding live during his stream.
Viewers witnessed the crash in real time as Doherty, driving in the rain and using his phone, lost control of the vehicle. The footage captures his shocked exclamation, “Holy st,” before the camera cuts to his cameraman Michael, who appeared to be bleeding from his face. Despite the chaos, Doherty was heard asking his friend if he was okay, while also lamenting the destruction of his car, shouting, “Oh my god bro, my whole fking car bro!” The McLaren had crashed into a barricade and was severely damaged, with the front of the vehicle wedged underneath the barrier.
Fortunately, neither Doherty nor Michael sustained life-threatening injuries, though Michael did require stitches for facial wounds. Following the crash, Doherty faced backlash from viewers for driving while distracted by his phone. Despite thanking fans who reached out to check on him, many criticized his ‘irresponsible driving’ and questioned why he continued streaming after the accident. On October 6, Doherty expressed gratitude to emergency services and issued an apology to Michael, saying, “I’m sorry for putting you through that.”
Kick has since banned Doherty from the platform. Attempts to access his profile now result in an error message. In a statement to LADbible, Kick said, “Kick does not condone illegal activity, which is why we swiftly took action and moved to ban this creator from the platform.”
While Doherty described the crash as “a huge learning lesson,” some believe he should face harsher consequences. Using a phone while driving is illegal in 49 out of 50 U.S. states, with Montana being the only exception. One viewer suggested that Doherty’s license should be suspended and called for jail time, labeling his behavior as “well-documented reckless driving.” Calls for bans from other platforms have also been raised, with his recent Kick ban marking one step toward accountability.