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Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces hit-and-run charge in California
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, is facing charges after he was involved Friday in a hit-and-run in California, authorities said Saturday.
Paul Pelosi was driving his convertible Friday when he struck a legally parked car on the side of the road in Yountville.
According to The Associated Press, citing sources, Napa County Sheriff’s Office said he briefly stopped and then drove away.
No injuries were reported.
Per the report, a witness saw the collision and called 911. Sheriff’s deputies found Pelosi with damage to the front of his car roughly a quarter of a mile away.
He told officers, per The AP, he knew he hit something but was not sure when or what caused the damage.
THe 86-year-old Paul Pelosi did not have any alcohol in his system, according to the statement.
Pelosi was not arrested, and because no one was injured, the sheriff’s office recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident.
Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty in 2022 to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. However, he served only two days in jail and received good conduct credit for two other days, leaving just one day to serve in a work program at the courthouse.
As part of his probation, Pelosi was required to attend a three-month drinking driver class and install an ignition interlock device, which forces drivers to provide a breath sample to prove sobriety before the engine will start. He also was ordered to pay about $5,000 in victim restitution for medical bills and lost wages, along with nearly $2,000 in fines.