In early March, it was reported that Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders had been involved in a car accident. Reportedly, the couple had struck a home in Beverly Hills while driving in Davidson's Mercedes. At the time, police had ruled out that Davidson had been driving under the influence. Later, a video emerged online showing the car leaving the road and destroying a fire hydrant before crashing into the corner of a home.
While no one was hurt in the accident, the idea that Davidson may be charged was floated in April. Law enforcement revealed to TMZ that they had sent the case to the Los Angeles District Attorney for the consideration of charges. Davidson was not cited at the time of the original crash. However, the District Attorney's Office has now made their decision.
Davidson To Face Charges
According to TMZ, Davidson has been officially charged with reckless driving. "Luckily, no one was seriously injured as a result of this collision. 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. 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," a representative from the DA's Office told the outlet. However, Davidson is not facing any charges relating to driving under the influence.
Reckless driving is a fairly serious charge. Penalties can include up to 90 days in jail, a $1000 charge, and points on your license. As no one was injured and the damage caused was relatively minor, Davidson should be able to avoid jail time. However, the destruction of both a utility (the fire hydrant) and private property could warrant a hefty fine and potentially further consequences in civil court. This is a developing story and we'll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.
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