Paul Pelosi involved in hit-and-run, could face misdemeanor charge

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run on July 3 in Yountville, California, striking a legally parked car and then driving away, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. No injuries were reported Source: AP.

What happened

Pelosi, 86, was driving his brown convertible on Yount Street when he hit a parked vehicle, causing major rear damage Source: LA Times. A witness called 911, and deputies later found Pelosi a quarter-mile away with front-end damage to his car. He told officers he knew he hit something but was unsure of the details Source: CNN. Tests showed no alcohol in his system Source: NPR.

The Sheriff's Office recommended a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident, as no one was injured Source: The Guardian. Pelosi's case will be reviewed by the Napa County District Attorney. The DMV has been notified for a process to assess his driving ability, a standard practice for elderly drivers Source: AP.

Context and response

A spokesperson for the Pelosis said Paul has "personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle" and will take responsibility for the damage Source: The Guardian. Nancy Pelosi will not comment on the matter Source: The Guardian.

This incident follows Pelosi's 2022 DUI conviction in the same county, for which he served jail time and probation Source: NPR. In late 2022, he was severely beaten by a hammer-wielding intruder at his home; the attacker was sentenced to life in prison Source: The Guardian.