YouTuber Adam Knowles Seriously Injured in Rocket Launcher Accident

The ballistic test-gone-wrong resulted in severe injuries and a $300,000 medical bill, but Knowles plans to continue making videos.

Adam Knowles, a US Army veteran and YouTuber, was seriously injured when a rocket launcher exploded in his hands during a ballistic test for his YouTube channel, Ballistic High-Speed.
The accident, which occurred in November, resulted in a fractured skull, a brain bleed, a broken jaw, third-degree burns on at least 10% of his body, cuts on his face and chest, and several pieces of shrapnel embedded in his body, along with long-term nerve damage.
Knowles has undergone multiple surgeries and received skin grafts for his burns, leaving him with a $300,000 medical bill.
The incident was captured on video and has been viewed more than 1.5 million times on the Ballistic High-Speed YouTube channel.
Despite his injuries, Knowles plans to continue making videos for his YouTube channel.