Pete Davidson has struck a deal after being involved in a dangerous car crash earlier this year, avoiding jail time.
Davidson, 29, was placed under a diversion program, which allows eligible defendants to avoid serving jail time if they complete treatment and education classes. The court can then dismiss and seal the case with no record of conviction. A hearing is scheduled in June 2024 for Davidson’s diversion.
According to the Los Angeles County D.A.’s office, Davidson must complete 50 hours of community service and attend 12 hours of traffic school, along with finishing a course at a morgue regarding victims of reckless drivers.
While the incident occurred in California, Davidson may be able to complete his requirements in New York City. He must have all hours finished within the next 18 months.
CNN reported on Monday, July 24, that Davidson’s counsel indicated his interest in completing his community service with the New York Fire Department. Davidson’s late father, Scott, was a firefighter before he died in the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Davidson was driving with his girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders, in March when he lost control of his vehicle in the Flats neighborhood of Beverly Hills. His car hopped the curb and hit a fire hydrant before crashing into the side of a nearby house. Skid marks were left on the lawn, and police quickly arrived on the scene.
“The structure of the house is damaged tremendously,” the homeowner exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “It was very dramatic.”
Davidson’s Mercedes-Benz was totaled, but there were no injuries sustained in the crash. The homeowner’s 16-year-old daughter was there when the accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. local time. No arrests were made in connection with the crash, and authorities did not believe Davidson was under the influence of drugs or alcohol while behind the wheel.
“Accidents can happen,” the owner told Us. “The main thing for me is they are OK. … They gave their phone number of a manager and said the manager will take care of it.”
Three months later, Davidson was charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. “We believe that Mr. Davidson engaged in reckless driving, which ultimately resulted in his involvement in a serious collision into a home. Luckily, no one was seriously injured as a result of this collision,” the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office noted in a statement to Us in June. “We know that reckless driving can have devastating consequences. In 2022, traffic fatalities in Los Angeles have reached the highest levels seen in 20 years.”
The statement continued: “This is an alarming trend that we cannot ignore. As a result, it’s crucial that we take all allegations of reckless driving seriously and hold those responsible accountable.”
Davidson and Wonders sparked a romance after working together on the 2022 movie Bodies Bodies Bodies. Though the pair have kept their relationship relatively private, a source exclusively told Us in June that the twosome are “getting pretty serious” and Davidson “couldn’t be happier.”
Later that month, however, Davidson reportedly entered rehab after struggling with his PTSD and borderline personality disorder. The Saturday Night Live alum has been candid about his mental health through the years, frequently discussing his highs and lows in his comedy.
