By Fatma Younis
Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been suspended from driving for six months and ordered to complete a 10-day work program after entering a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge.
Crash Details and Plea
The collision occurred on July 3 in Yountville, California, when Pelosi's brown convertible struck an unoccupied, legally parked car. He briefly paused before leaving the scene without exchanging information, as required by law. Authorities confirmed alcohol was not a factor. On Tuesday, Pelosi pleaded no contest to both the hit-and-run misdemeanor and an infraction for an illegal turn.
Sentence and Restitution
A judge sentenced Pelosi to one year of summary probation, a six-month driving suspension, and a 10-day work program. He also paid approximately $11,200 in restitution to the owner of the damaged vehicle, along with court fines and fees. A family spokesperson said Pelosi had personally apologized and accepted responsibility for the damage.
Prior DUI Conviction
The case follows a 2022 misdemeanor DUI conviction in Napa County, for which Pelosi served two days in jail, completed a work program, paid restitution, and was required to install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle.
