Paul Pelosi Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-and-run in Napa

WHO:

NBC News - Paul Pelosi, the husband of Nancy Pelosi, is facing potential misdemeanor charges.

NPR - Paul Pelosi previously 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.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi, 86 years old, is identified as the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.

TMZ - Henry Wolford is the spokesperson for the Napa County Sheriff's Office.

ABC News - Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi

Fox News - Napa County Sheriff's Office

WHAT:

NPR - Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a parked car with "major" damage, according to authorities.

KCRA - A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit a parked vehicle and then briefly stop before driving away.

KCRA - The Napa County Sheriff's Office stated that deputies found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind a brown convertible, which was partially blocking Yountville Cross Road.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi's vehicle had significant damage to the front right, consistent with the damage to the parked vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.

NPR - The Napa County Sheriff's Office stated that no injuries were reported as a result of the hit-and-run incident.

NBC News - Paul Pelosi reportedly told officers he knew he hit something but was unsure of what it was, leading him to continue driving until his vehicle became disabled.

KCRA - The Napa County Sheriff's Office stated that Paul Pelosi was not arrested following the incident, which is common for this type of misdemeanor.

KCRA - A preliminary alcohol screening detected no alcohol in Paul Pelosi's system.

KCRA - The Pelosi family stated that Paul Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage.

NPR - Paul Pelosi was ordered to pay about $5,000 in victim restitution for medical bills and lost wages, along with nearly $2,000 in fines.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on a Friday at approximately 2:30 p.m.

KCRA - The Napa County Sheriff's Office stated that a witness reported seeing the brown convertible hit a parked vehicle and then briefly stop before driving away.

KCRA - The sheriff's office confirmed that a California DMV re-evaluation referral form is being submitted due to Pelosi's status as an elderly driver.

KCRA - A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit a parked vehicle, causing significant damage to its rear, and then briefly stop before driving away.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi's vehicle had significant damage to the front right, consistent with the damage to the parked vehicle.

Boston.com - Paul Pelosi reportedly told officers he knew he hit something but was not sure when or what caused the damage.

TMZ - Paul Pelosi may face a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge.

ABC News - Paul Pelosi is facing a hit-and-run charge after allegedly striking a parked car and driving away.

Fox News - Authorities ruled out DUI in the incident involving Paul Pelosi.

WHERE:

KCRA - The incident occurred in the 6700 block of Yount Street in Yountville, California.

TMZ - Napa County, California

NY Post - Napa County

WHEN:

NY Post - Paul Pelosi is facing charges after allegedly smashing his convertible into a parked car.

WHY:

Fox News - The sheriff's office is submitting a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV.

HOW:

NPR - The sheriff's office recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident since no one was injured.

NPR - A staffer for Nancy Pelosi did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment regarding the incident.

NPR - The sheriff's office recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident since no one was injured.

NBC News - A spokesperson for the Pelosi family confirmed that Paul Pelosi will take responsibility for the damage caused to the parked vehicle.

NPR - As part of his probation, Paul 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.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi admitted to officers that he hit something but was unsure of what it was, leading him to continue driving until his vehicle became disabled.

KCRA - Paul Pelosi continued driving until his car became disabled after the incident.

TMZ - Paul Pelosi allegedly caused major damage to a parked car before driving away.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 21:15 UTC)

Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run crash that caused major damage to a parked car, according to authorities. Witnesses reported seeing a brown convertible hit the vehicle and then briefly stop before driving away, with deputies later finding Pelosi's car significantly damaged in a similar manner. The Napa County Sheriff's Office has recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene, as no injuries were reported, but a staffer for Nancy Pelosi has not yet commented on the incident.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 17:17 UTC)

Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, is facing potential misdemeanor charges following a hit-and-run incident. According to the Napa County Sheriff's Office, no injuries were reported, but Pelosi admitted to officers that he knew he hit something and continued driving until his vehicle became disabled. The sheriff's office has recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of the accident.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 15:17 UTC)

Paul Pelosi was not arrested following a recent incident, which is typical for this type of misdemeanor, and a preliminary alcohol screening showed no alcohol in his system. The Pelosi family has stated that Paul personally apologized to the owner of the damaged vehicle and confirmed he will take responsibility for the incident. A spokesperson for the family reiterated that he is committed to addressing the situation appropriately.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 13:18 UTC)

Paul Pelosi previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and was sentenced to five days in jail along with three years of probation. He was also ordered to pay approximately $5,000 in victim restitution for medical bills and lost wages, in addition to nearly $2,000 in fines. As part of his probation, Pelosi is required to attend a three-month drinking driver class and install an ignition interlock device in his vehicle to ensure sobriety before starting the engine.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 11:23 UTC)

Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run crash on a Friday afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., where a witness reported seeing his brown convertible hit a parked vehicle before briefly stopping and then driving away. After admitting to officers that he hit something but was unsure of what it was, he continued driving until his vehicle became disabled. The Napa County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a California DMV re-evaluation referral form is being submitted due to Pelosi's status as an elderly driver.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 07:54 UTC)

Paul Pelosi, aged 86, has been identified as the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in Yountville, California. A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit a parked vehicle, causing significant damage before the driver briefly stopped and then drove away, with Pelosi's car showing damage consistent with the parked vehicle. Following the collision, Pelosi continued driving until his vehicle became disabled.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 04:15 UTC)

Paul Pelosi reportedly informed officers that he was aware he had hit something, but he was uncertain about when the incident occurred or what exactly caused the damage. This statement was made at 23:13 UTC, according to Boston.com. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities continue to investigate.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 01:28 UTC)

Henry Wolford, the spokesperson for the Napa County Sheriff's Office, has announced that Paul Pelosi may be facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge. This comes after allegations that Pelosi caused significant damage to a parked car and then drove away from the scene. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather more information about the incident.

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Paul Pelosi is facing a hit-and-run charge after allegedly striking a parked car in Napa County, California, and then driving away. Authorities have ruled out DUI in the incident, and the sheriff's office plans to submit a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV. Reports indicate that Pelosi caused significant damage to the parked car before leaving the scene.