It takes time to find someone who is hiding, covered or secreted in an unknown place; ie., one where Jason likely felt safe, att.
When the rainiest Hurricane Harvey hit Baytown, near Houston, in Sept. 2017, Crystal McDowell's ex-husband strangled her in the closet then hid her body and her BMW.
TX Equusearch Team, wearing snake boots, spent over a week searching rain swollen properties for her. Eventually, her ex-husband pointed LEO to his placement of Crystal. It was along a fairly desolate road that flooded due to the immense amount of rain from Harvey.
FOUND DECEASED: Crystal McDowell – Baytown, TX (8/25/17)
I believe Jason was alone when the wreck occurred. He no longer had a vehicle so he's walking. It's possible he suffered a head injury coupled with a severe panic attack.
Jason may not be far from his wrecked wheels; within walking distance, without wearing socks or slides. Isn't that's a sign that he could not get far? Souls of our feet are tender.
It's either something innocent like that or Jason's missing for nefarious purposes.
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