Key facts
- Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Napa County, California.
- He struck a legally parked car and then drove away from the scene.
- Authorities found Pelosi and his vehicle, which sustained significant damage, approximately a quarter-mile away.
- No injuries were reported in the collision.
- Pelosi will not be arrested, but misdemeanor charges for fleeing the scene are being recommended.
- He previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges in 2022.
Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Napa County, California, on Friday. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s department, Pelosi was driving his brown convertible in Yountville when he struck a legally parked car. He briefly stopped but then drove away from the scene. A witness observed the collision and alerted authorities.
Deputies located Pelosi approximately a quarter-mile away from the initial collision site. His vehicle showed significant damage to the front. Pelosi told officers that he was aware he had hit something but was uncertain about the specifics of the incident. Authorities confirmed that Pelosi had no alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.
Given that no injuries were reported, the sheriff’s department is recommending misdemeanor charges against Pelosi for fleeing the scene of an accident. The department is also referring the case to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to initiate a review of his driving privileges, a process described as common for elderly drivers.
This incident follows a 2022 conviction where Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County. He was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation, with a portion of the jail time served and the remainder subject to good conduct credits. As part of his probation, he was required to complete a drinking driver class and install an ignition interlock device. He was also ordered to pay restitution and fines.