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Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Paul Pelosi, 86, has faced growing concerns about his health and fitness to drive following multiple incidents, including a 2022 home assault and a DUI crash after recent cataract surgery.
- On July 3, Pelosi crashed his convertible into a parked Tesla in Napa Valley and continued driving until his car broke down, prompting authorities to require him to take a driving test to maintain his license.
- Court records reveal Pelosi has accumulated at least eight driving violations over more than a decade, including speeding, running red lights, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
- The recent crash has intensified worries among friends and acquaintances about Pelosi’s reluctance to stop driving despite safety concerns.
- The incidents have drawn attention to the Pelosis' lifestyle in Napa Valley, where they own a country home and engage with affluent residents and political fundraisers.
