Nancy Pelosi’s husband could face charge after hitting parked car in California
Key Points:
- Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Yountville, California, where he struck a parked car and briefly stopped before driving away; no injuries were reported.
- Authorities found Pelosi nearby with damage to his vehicle, and although he admitted to hitting something, he was unsure of the timing or cause; no alcohol was detected in his system.
- The Napa County sheriff's office recommended misdemeanor charges for fleeing the scene of an accident, and Pelosi was referred to the DMV for a driving evaluation due to his age.
- A spokesperson for the Pelosis stated that Paul Pelosi apologized to the vehicle owner and promised to take responsibility, while Nancy Pelosi declined to comment further, describing it as a private matter.
- This incident follows Paul Pelosi's 2022 guilty plea to DUI charges in Napa County, for which he served jail time, probation, and other penalties; he was also previously the victim of a violent home attack in 2022.