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Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
NPR • • general
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 causing major damage and then briefly stopped before driving away; no injuries were reported.
- Authorities located Pelosi shortly after the incident with damage to his car, and he admitted to hitting something but was unsure of the timing or cause; he had no alcohol in his system.
- The Napa County Sheriff's Office recommended misdemeanor charges for fleeing the scene, and Pelosi was referred to the DMV for a driving fitness evaluation due to his age.
- Pelosi was not arrested at the scene, and this incident follows his 2022 guilty plea for DUI charges, which resulted in jail time, probation, mandatory driver education, and installation of an ignition interlock device.
- In 2022, Pelosi was also the victim of a severe attack at his home, highlighting a challenging year for him personally.
