Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run following a collision with a parked vehicle in Yountville, California. The incident occurred on July 3 when Pelosi was driving his brown convertible and allegedly struck a legally parked car on the side of the road. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, he briefly stopped before driving away from the scene.
No injuries were reported, and the parked car was unoccupied. Authorities confirmed that Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system at the time. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the right front area, consistent with the recent crash. Pelosi admitted he had hit something but claimed he did not know what it was, so he continued driving until the vehicle became disabled and could no longer be operated.
Napa County prosecutors announced that Pelosi faces a misdemeanor charge for violating state law, which mandates drivers involved in property damage accidents to stop and exchange information. Additionally, he was charged with an infraction for making an unlawful turn. Pelosi’s court appearance is scheduled for August 14. His attorney is not listed in court records, and Nancy Pelosi’s press office did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
This is not the first time Paul Pelosi has faced charges related to driving. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. He served two days in jail and received good conduct credit for two other days, leaving just one day to serve in a work program at the courthouse. As part of his probation, Pelosi was required to pay thousands in fines and victim restitution, attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device.
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