Crazy Joe Simpson was out cruising around Beverly Hills when his evening came to an abrupt halt. Courtesy of a brick staircase.

According to TMZ, the nutjob father of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson was about to drive off in his Ferrari Saturday night after leaving Ken Paves' salon when he ran into the railing from a staircase.

After the collision, he looked over his shoulder in both disbelief and embarrassment. Then, rather than stopping to look at the damage, he did what any proud and honorable man would -- he drove off fast and hoped no one saw!

All we know is that the valet attendants were probably thanking their lucky stars that they didn't do it... and that Joe's car insurance company is going to be pissed if he tries to file a claim for this $h!t.

Get ready for some seriously higher premiums, G.