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Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charges after hitting a parked car in California
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing hit-and-run charges in Napa County, California, after an incident where he crashed into a parked vehicle and drove away.
- The incident occurred in Yountville, California, and did not involve alcohol, as a preliminary test showed no alcohol in Pelosi's system.
- Pelosi admitted to hitting something but claimed he did not know what it was and continued driving until his car became disabled.
- Pelosi has apologized to the vehicle owner and assured responsibility for the damages, while the Napa County Sheriff’s Office has referred the case to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
- This is Pelosi’s second car-related incident in Napa County; in 2022, he pleaded guilty to a DUI charge and was sentenced to five days in jail.
