Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run incident on Friday in Yountville, California, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The 86-year-old reportedly struck a legally parked car, causing significant damage, before leaving the scene. No injuries were reported.
Key Details
Authorities stated that a witness called 911 after observing the crash. Deputies located Pelosi approximately a quarter-mile away, where they noted severe damage to the front of his vehicle. Pelosi acknowledged that he had hit something but was uncertain about the details of the incident. The sheriff's office confirmed that he did not have alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.
Background
Pelosi is facing potential misdemeanor charges for fleeing the scene of an accident. The sheriff's office has referred him to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to evaluate his driving ability, a standard procedure for elderly drivers. In 2022, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and served a brief jail sentence.
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