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Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, could face misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after authorities say he crashed into a parked car in Napa County’s wine country and drove away before the damaged car broke down nearby, KCRA-TV in Sacramento first reported.
The incident occurred Friday afternoon in Yountville, a popular tourist destination in Napa Valley, according to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. No injuries were reported, but authorities said a parked vehicle sustained significant damage.
As of Saturday, no formal charges had been announced by the Napa County District Attorney’s Office.
A spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi’s office did not immediately respond to media requests for comment.
Here’s what we know about the case and Paul Pelosi.
Paul Pelosi accused of leaving the scene of Napa County crash
According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:30 p.m. Friday, a witness called 911 after seeing a brown convertible driving north on Yount Street crash into an unoccupied parked vehicle.
Witnesses told dispatchers the driver stopped briefly before driving away.
Deputies then discovered a damaged brown convertible partially blocking the Yountville intersection. Authorities identified the driver as Paul Pelosi, 86.
Investigators said there was significant damage to the front right side of Pelosi’s car, consistent with damage found on the parked car. Pelosi reportedly told lawmakers she knew she had hit something but didn’t know what and continued driving until the car became disabled.
Pelosi was not arrested at the scene, sheriff’s officials said, noting that such incidents are typically treated as misdemeanors. Police are recommending a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident with property damage.
Authorities also said Pelosi had been tested and was not suspected of driving under the influence.
Who is Paul Pelosi?
Paul Pelosi is a San Francisco businessman, investor, and real estate developer who has been married to former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi since 1963.
While Nancy Pelosi represented San Francisco in Congress for decades and was the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Paul Pelosi has largely stayed out of the political spotlight, focusing on business ventures and investments.
The Pelosis family has long been one of California’s most prominent political families, with deep ties to Democratic politics in San Francisco and nationally.
Paul Pelosi previously made headlines after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from a crash in Napa County in 2022. He was sentenced to probation, ordered to complete a DUI program and pay fines and restitution.
Hammer attack on Pelosi’s San Francisco home in 2022
The incident comes nearly four years after Paul Pelosi survived an assault at the couple’s San Francisco mansion.
In October 2022, an intruder broke into Nancy Pelosi’s Pacific Heights home while she was in Washington, and D.C. authorities said the suspect attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer while searching for the then-Speaker of the House.
Paul Pelosi was hospitalized with severe injuries including a skull fracture as a result of the assault.
The attack attracted national attention and became a major political flashpoint, raising concerns for the safety of elected officials and their families. Pelosi later underwent surgery and is recovering from her injuries.
The perpetrators were subsequently charged in federal and state court.
How does California law govern hit-and-run accidents?
California drivers involved in crashes that result in property damage are generally required to stop if their vehicle is abandoned, exchange information, and make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of the damaged vehicle.
Leaving the scene of a property damage accident can result in misdemeanor charges, fines, and other penalties.
In Pelosi’s case, Napa County officials said no one was injured. The sheriff’s office is recommending misdemeanor hit-and-run charges based on the suspect’s allegedly leaving the scene after striking a parked vehicle.
Officials also said they are submitting a referral to the California Department of Transportation for a re-evaluation of the driver, a common procedure for older drivers whose accidents pose potential safety concerns.
