Paul Pelosi scheduled for court appearance on August 14
Paul Pelosi's court appearance scheduled for August 14 in Napa County.
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Paul Pelosi Hit-and-Run Case
Paul Pelosi, 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faced misdemeanor hit-and-run charges following a July 2026 collision in Yountville, California. His vehicle struck a parked car; he briefly stopped then left the scene until his car became disabled. He tested negative for alcohol. The case was referred to the Napa County District Attorney for prosecution.
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Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in California
Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run in connection with a July 3 crash in Yountville, California. He allegedly struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle on Yount Street and left the scene without providing required information. The parked car sustained major rear damage. Pelosi was also charged with an infraction of making an unlawful turn.
Paul Pelosi has prior DUI conviction from 2022
In 2022, Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges after a crash in Napa County. Highway patrol officers observed slurred speech and detected a strong odor of alcohol. He was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. As part of probation, he was required to use an ignition interlock device and complete a three-month DUI program.
Paul Pelosi court appearance scheduled for August 14
Paul Pelosi's arraignment in connection with the hit-and-run charge is scheduled for August 14 in Napa County court. The district attorney's office stated it will not release body camera footage from the incident until the conclusion of the case to preserve Pelosi's right to a fair trial.
Paul Pelosi has multiple driving violations over past decade
Over the past decade, Paul Pelosi accumulated at least eight driving violations in California, including speeding, running a red light, and driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
Paul Pelosi struck parked vehicle and fled scene in Yountville
On July 3, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Paul Pelosi was driving a brown convertible when he allegedly struck an unoccupied parked Tesla in the 6700 block of Yount Street in Yountville. The parked car was severely damaged by the collision. Pelosi's convertible was found partially blocking Yountville Cross Road. Pelosi admitted to hitting something but stated he did not know what he had hit, so he kept driving until his car became disabled.
Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty to DUI in prior 2022 incident
In 2022, Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. He was also ordered to pay nearly $5,000 in restitution, enroll in a DUI program for three months, and install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle for one year.
Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi, 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run on July 17 after allegedly striking a parked vehicle on July 3, 2026 in Yountville, Napa County, California. He was also charged with making an unlawful turn. Pelosi allegedly told deputies he hit something but did not know what or when and continued driving. The parked Tesla sustained significant damage. Pelosi did not test positive for alcohol. His first court appearance was scheduled for August 14, 2026.
Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run after striking parked vehicle in Yountville
Paul Pelosi, 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after his brown convertible struck a parked car on Yount Street in Yountville, California. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026. Pelosi briefly stopped then drove away until his vehicle became disabled approximately a quarter-mile away. He told investigators he knew he had hit something but did not know what it was.
No alcohol detected in Paul Pelosi's system following hit-and-run incident
A preliminary alcohol screening device administered at the scene of the July 3, 2026 incident detected no alcohol in Paul Pelosi's system. Deputies ruled out suspicion of driving under the influence based on the test result.
California DMV initiated driving privilege re-evaluation for Paul Pelosi
The Napa County Sheriff's Office submitted a referral to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to initiate a re-evaluation of Paul Pelosi's driving privileges, described as a common procedure for older drivers.
Paul Pelosi's case referred to Napa County District Attorney for prosecution
The Napa County Sheriff's Office submitted the hit-and-run case to the Napa County District Attorney's Office for review and possible prosecution. Paul Pelosi was issued a misdemeanor citation for fleeing the scene of an accident but was not arrested at the scene.
Paul Pelosi convicted of DUI in separate 2022 incident in Napa County
In May 2022, Paul Pelosi was involved in a DUI crash in Napa County. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury. He was sentenced to five days in jail, three years of probation, ordered to complete a three-month driving class, install an ignition interlock device, and pay $5,000 in restitution plus $2,000 in additional fines.
Paul Pelosi apologizes to parked car owner and accepts responsibility for damages
A spokesperson for the Pelosi family stated that Paul Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the struck vehicle and assured them he would take responsibility for the damage.
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Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run after striking parked vehicle
Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run in Yountville; no alcohol involved, case referred to DA.