Incident Details
Jack Doherty, a 20-year-old YouTuber and Kick streamer, crashed his custom McLaren supercar into a guard rail on a rainy Miami highway while live-streaming, allegedly texting and driving.
The crash, witnessed by 185,000 live-stream viewers, left Doherty and his cameraman, Michael, struggling to escape the wreckage, with Michael sustaining minor injuries requiring stitches.
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the incident, Kick banned Doherty from the platform, citing violations of community guidelines on safety. Doherty expressed regret over the loss of his car but seemed more focused on the vehicle's damage than his friend's injury.
Social media backlash ensued, criticizing Doherty for prioritizing the filming of the aftermath over checking on his cameraman's well-being, with some viewers accusing him of reckless behavior.