<a href="https://time.news/the-influential-jack-doherty-crashes-into-a-barrier-while-drifting-with-mclaren/" title="The influential <a href="https://time.news/the-influential-jack-doherty-crashes-into-a-barrier-while-drifting-with-mclaren/" title="The influential Jack Doherty crashes into a barrier while drifting with McLaren“>Jack Doherty crashes into a barrier while drifting with McLaren“>Jack Doherty follows a host of internet users on various social media platforms – there are almost 15 million on YouTube alone. 185,000 followers have now seen how the 20-year-old scrapped his luxury McLaren from total damage.
According to his own statement, Doherty had received the sports car at the end of last year, provided the company with a paintball pattern and installed a new exhaust system. Cost: $202,850.
Seconds before the fatal crash: Doherty steers the wheel with one hand while looking at his smartphone
YouTube star calls for help, rescuers rush up
Doherty started his YouTube channel at the age of 13, and has since gained awareness with funny videos and daring stunts. You could follow the fatal accident from last Saturday via a live stream on the Australian streaming service Kick. With all the details.
Doherty is removed from a wrecked McLaren after the crash
On Saturday morning, the YouTuber was traveling with his McLaren on a rainy wet road. His cameraman Michael’s recordings show him on the steering wheel of the twin turbo V8 machine. However, not a complete prescription: one hand at the wheel, in the other hand a smartphone that seems to be the young entrepreneur (estimated assets up to $ 4 million) to watch him while he spreads on the left lane.
Doherty laments his racing
Screams of sudden excitement can be heard, the camera wobbles. The luxury vehicle probably sounds due to aquaplaning, thunder into the guardrail! While Doherty is in a panic to get help, Saviors are rushing. Later you can see the unharmed Doherty as he whines from his completely demolished 720 hp racing car.
The YouTube star survived the crash unharmed…
… cameraman Michael suffered minor injuries
But soon the mood rises again: shortly after the happily ever after Traffic accident If you see the two crash pilots in a good mood i a hospital. This time Doherty films the treatment of his slightly injured cameraman. After all, the show must go on.
But there will probably be no more kicks in the future. Doherty’s account has now been deactivated there. Reason: violation of the platform guidelines due to the Social-Media-Star he was distracted while driving. Since holding a phone while driving is also prohibited in most US states (“Distracted driving”, distracted driving), Doherty faces a fine of between $50 and $500.