Pete Davidson Recounts Harrowing 140-MPH Car Crash

The comedian opened up about slamming into a Beverly Hills home while driving at high speeds.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass and twisted metal, capturing the aftermath of a high-speed car crash in a dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting style that evokes a sense of glamour and luxury.The harrowing details of Pete Davidson's 140-MPH car crash reveal the dangers of reckless driving, even for celebrities.Beverly Hills Today

In a recent comedy show, Pete Davidson shared never-before-heard details about his 2023 car accident in Beverly Hills, where he said he was driving over 140 MPH and crashed through a residential garage. Davidson explained how he narrowly avoided hitting another driver who also ran a stop sign, and ultimately decided to plow into the house instead of a tree, which he felt would be a safer outcome.

Why it matters

Davidson's candid account of the high-speed crash sheds light on the dangers of reckless driving and the split-second decisions drivers can face in emergency situations. The incident also highlights the personal struggles and life changes that can impact celebrities like Davidson, who became a first-time father shortly after the accident.

The details

According to Davidson, he was driving his Mercedes-Benz at 140 MPH when he blew through a stop sign in a residential Beverly Hills neighborhood. Another driver also ran the same stop sign at the same time, forcing Davidson to make a quick decision. Rather than hit the other car, which he feared would result in a fatality, Davidson swerved and crashed directly into a nearby house, plowing through the garage. Davidson said he felt crashing into the house would be a safer outcome than slamming into a tree, which he had seen happen to others.

  • In March 2023, Davidson crashed his Mercedes-Benz in Beverly Hills, California.
  • Davidson shared details of the accident during a comedy show at The Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on April 11, 2026.

The players

Pete Davidson

A comedian and former cast member of Saturday Night Live who became a first-time father in December 2025.

Chase Sui Wonders

Davidson's girlfriend at the time of the car accident.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going, like, 140 miles an hour in a 20, and I blew the stop sign, right? Because I didn't see it. I was going very fast.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

“Now, we're about to hit each other, and I had to make a quick decision. With the way my luck works, if I hit this guy, he'll die, and I'll be fine.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

“I've never seen someone dead wrapped around a house before. I was like, 'I don't think you can wrap around the house.' I think you just go through [the] house, right? So I aim for the house.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

What’s next

Davidson entered an 18-month diversion program and was ordered to complete 50 hours of community service following the accident.

The takeaway

Davidson's candid account of his high-speed crash highlights the serious risks and consequences of reckless driving, even for celebrities. His decision-making in the moment illustrates the split-second choices drivers can face in emergency situations, and the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel.