Overview
- Paul Pelosi allegedly struck an unoccupied parked car in Yountville on July 3, briefly stopped, then drove away until his brown convertible became disabled a short distance later.
- Napa County prosecutors on July 17 filed one misdemeanor count for failing to stop and provide information and an infraction for an unlawful turn; the hit‑and‑run misdemeanor carries up to six months in county jail or a fine under California law.
- Prosecutors said investigators found no evidence of impairment and therefore did not pursue DUI charges, and deputies reported a preliminary alcohol screening showed a 0.00 result.
- The case renews attention on Pelosi’s driving history, including a 2022 Napa County misdemeanor DUI conviction and multiple prior traffic citations, and the DA’s office said it may ask the DMV to re‑evaluate his ability to drive.
- The DA issued a public release because of intense media interest, the Pelosi family has apologized to the vehicle owner and pledged to pay for damages, and a first court appearance is scheduled for mid‑August with sources varying between Aug. 13 and Aug. 14.