Paul Pelosi facing hit-and-run charge: Napa County sheriff’s office

Published July 4, 2026 11:05pm ET | Updated July 4, 2026 11:09pm ET



Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), is facing a hit-and-run charge in Napa County, California, after he allegedly crashed into a legally parked car on Friday and subsequently left the scene.

The Napa County Sheriff’s office said on Saturday he was not arrested and did not have alcohol in his system, but “admitted to hitting something.” Pelosi pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence in 2022 and was sentenced to five days in jail.

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