Who Is Erik Van Conover? Allegations Against YouTuber Explored

Erik Van Conover is a popular YouTuber known for creating extraordinary architectural videos and has a massive following on the platform.

Popular YouTuber, Erik Van Conover. (Image via @erikvanconover/ X)
Popular YouTuber, Erik Van Conover. (Image via @erikvanconover/ X)

American YouTuber Erik Van Conover resides in New York City and works as a real estate agent and travel vlogger. He first joined YouTube on March 29, 2012. Currently, he has a total of 2.7 million subscribers on his channel. His most viewed video is titled “I Worked Out Like Chris Hemsworth for 30 Days,” with a total of 10 million views.

Conover produces a wide variety of videos, some of which are standalone or part of a series that covers a wide range of international locations. Additionally, he creates a million-dollar luxury listings series that gives viewers exclusive access to some of the most opulent homes listed.

Erik Van Conover was taken into custody in New Hampshire sometime in March 2025 after attempting to collide with a police officer in his Jeep. He had a video conference appearance in court on March 17, 2025. At this time, he is facing attempted murder charges.

What Are the Allegations Against Erik Van Conover?

YouTuber Erik Van Conover is accused of trying to run over a police officer while intoxicated and has been charged with attempted murder. The claims have now been refuted by the YouTuber, who described the incident as a “massive misunderstanding.”

Additionally, the YouTuber was accused of exceeding the speed limit by driving at 55 mph on a road with a 35 mph speed limit. He was then pursued by authorities, leading to an eight-mile police chase. Conover is also accused of pointing his car straight at the police officer when he got out. He then sped up and hit him, allegedly hurling him 20 to 40 feet away.

Additionally, there was allegedly an amateur drone operator who had videotaped the entire encounter. After that, Conover reportedly drove for over thirty miles before being pulled over. Reiterating his “mental competence,” Conover denied the accusations made against him, saying:

“If anyone dares try to test my mental competence, I will eviscerate every single person with my intelligence right now, and that’s not being egotistical.”


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