Paul Pelosi Charged with Misdemeanor in Hit-and-Run After Colliding with Parked Car

Collision in Yountville

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run in Yountville, California, on Friday. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office reported no injuries from the crash and has recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident.

Pelosi, 86, was operating a brown convertible when he struck a legally parked vehicle. The impact caused “major” damage to the stationary car. According to reports, Pelosi stopped briefly after the collision before driving away from the scene.

The Sheriff’s Investigation

A witness dialed 911 following the crash. Deputies tracked down Pelosi about a quarter-mile away, where his vehicle showed visible damage to the front end. When questioned by officers, Pelosi stated he knew he had hit something but was not sure when or what caused the damage.

Law enforcement confirmed that alcohol was not a factor. Testing showed Pelosi had no alcohol in his system during the encounter. The sheriff’s office has referred the case to the Department of Motor Vehicles for a process to determine whether he may continue to drive — something that officials say is common for older drivers.

Status of Charges

As of Saturday, Pelosi had not been arrested. The decision to recommend a misdemeanor charge stems from the fact that no injuries were reported during the collision.

A History of Legal Scrutiny

This event follows a 2022 conviction for Paul Pelosi related to a separate driving incident in Napa County. In that case, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence.

Court records from 2022 detail the following sentence:

• Five days in jail, with credit for time served and good conduct, resulting in one day served in a courthouse work program.
• Three years of probation.
• Mandatory attendance at a three-month drinking driver education program.
• Installation of an ignition interlock device, which forces drivers to provide a breath sample to prove sobriety before the engine will start.
• Payment of approximately $5,000 in victim restitution and nearly $2,000 in fines.

Separately, in 2022, Paul Pelosi was attacked and severely beaten with a hammer at the couple’s San Francisco home.