Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after allegedly striking a parked vehicle in Napa County, California, on July 1, 2026. According to the Napa County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred in Yountville, located north of San Francisco. A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit an unoccupied parked vehicle before continuing north. Deputies later found the damaged vehicle partially blocking a nearby roadway and identified the driver as Paul Pelosi, 86.
During the investigation, Pelosi reportedly acknowledged hitting something but was unsure what it was. He continued driving until his vehicle became disabled. Authorities confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash, as a preliminary alcohol screening indicated a .00 level. Investigators determined that Pelosi was responsible for the collision. He was not arrested at the scene, which is typical for this type of misdemeanor offense, but the case will be referred to the Napa County District Attorney's Office for review.
Additionally, the sheriff's office will submit a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV, a standard procedure for elderly drivers. This incident follows a previous case in May 2022, where Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving causing injury and received a sentence that included probation and fines. Unlike the 2022 incident, investigators ruled out DUI in the recent crash. Paul Pelosi has remained in the public eye since an October 2022 hammer attack in his home, which resulted in serious injuries.