"Pelosi informed officers that he was aware of having hit something but was uncertain when or what caused the damage."

Paul Pelosi Involved in Collision in Yountville

On Friday, in Yountville, California, Paul Pelosi, 86, was involved in a collision with a legally parked, unoccupied vehicle. According to the Napa County Sheriff's Office, Pelosi was driving a brown convertible when he struck the parked car, causing "major" damage. No injuries were reported.

Sequence of Events

A witness contacted 911 after the collision. Sheriff's deputies located Pelosi approximately a quarter of a mile from the scene. His vehicle had front-end damage.

Pelosi informed officers that he was aware of having hit something but was uncertain when or what caused the damage. Authorities confirmed that a breathalyzer test indicated no alcohol in Pelosi's system.

Legal Status

Pelosi was not arrested. The Napa County Sheriff's Office has recommended a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident. The Napa County District Attorney's Office will determine whether to formally file charges.

Administrative Actions

The sheriff's office has referred Pelosi to the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a driver re-evaluation, a process commonly initiated for older drivers.

Background

In 2022, Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges in Napa County. He was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. He served two days in jail and participated in a work program. As part of his probation, he attended a drinking driver class, installed an ignition interlock device, and paid approximately $5,000 in victim restitution and nearly $2,000 in fines.

Also in 2022, Pelosi was attacked with a hammer at his San Francisco residence.