Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faces hit-and-run charges following an incident in Napa County, California, on Friday. The Napa County Sheriff's Office reported that Pelosi, 86, struck a parked car and then left the scene without providing information to the owner.
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According to the sheriff's office, a witness observed the crash and informed deputies that the driver briefly stopped before fleeing. Authorities later located Pelosi's vehicle, which had significant damage consistent with the crash. A preliminary alcohol test revealed no alcohol in his system. Pelosi admitted to hitting something but claimed he did not know what it was, prompting him to continue driving until his car became disabled.
Background
This incident is not Pelosi's first run-in with the law regarding vehicle operation. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and received a five-day jail sentence. A spokesperson for the Pelosi family stated that he has apologized to the owner of the damaged vehicle and will take responsibility for the incident. The case has been referred to the Napa District Attorney’s Office for further review and prosecution.
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