What car accident does Davis Pickett get involved in?

In Turtles All the Way Down , Davis Pickett is involved in a car crash during a reckless drive that leads to a serious accident and sets off much of the story’s conflict.

What happens

He is driving when the accident occurs, and the crash is part of the chain of events tied to his erratic behavior and the mystery around his disappearance.

Why it matters

The accident is important because it connects Davis to the larger plot involving Aza, Mychal, and the Pickett estate.

Quick note

The available source snippet doesn’t spell out every mechanical detail of the crash, but it clearly identifies Davis Pickett’s accident as the key car incident in the novel.