Jack Doherty Crashes New Car on Live Stream

Controversial YouTube content creator and Kick streamer Jack Doherty found himself in hot water after crashing his McLaren during a live stream. Doherty was using his phone while driving, a reckless act that not only led to the crash but also resulted in a ban from Kick, a Stake-backed streaming platform aiming to rival existing streaming giants, including YouTube.

Using cell phones while driving is widely recognized as dangerous, yet several streamers have been caught engaging in this irresponsible behavior, sometimes leading to serious consequences. In one notable case from February, Polish Twitch streamer Sideneuke sparked outrage when a video surfaced on social media showing her apparently running over a dog while live streaming. Clips suggested that the streamer was distracted by chat messages at the time of the incident. The backlash was swift, and Sideneuke was permanently banned from Twitch as a result.

More recently, 20-year-old Jack Doherty found himself in a similar controversy after crashing his new McLaren during a live stream on Twitch competitor Kick.com. Doherty was speeding on a wet road while reading chat messages from his phone when he lost control and collided with a guardrail. After the crash, Doherty filmed the scene, revealing the heavily damaged vehicle and his cameraman, who was bleeding from facial injuries. Fortunately, neither of them was seriously hurt. Doherty later shared updates on social media, including a clip from the hospital where his cameraman, Michael, was getting stitches.

Jack Doherty Banned from Kick Following McLaren Crash

In response to the crash, Doherty was permanently banned from Kick, a move that reflects the platform’s attempts to maintain some level of accountability, despite its generally lenient policies. The backlash against him was swift and severe, with one user stating that he could have harmed innocent people on the road and should not be allowed to stream anymore. Another commenter remarked on the potential legal consequences he might face, suggesting he could end up in prison or be sued by his cameraman. Prominent content creators also joined in the criticism, with former professional COD player Nadeshot emphasizing that Doherty deserved jail time for his reckless actions.

This incident raises broader questions about accountability within the streaming community and the repercussions of irresponsible conduct while live streaming. Notably, Twitch has been known to take action against streamers who use their phones while driving. For instance, in October 2023, Twitch banned popular streamer ExtraEmily, reportedly due to similar behavior during a live stream.