Paul Pelosi, husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), was charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run on July 17 after authorities alleged he struck another vehicle parked on the side of a road on July 3 in Napa County, California.
The Napa County District Attorney’s Office also charged Pelosi, 86, of St. Helena, with making an unlawful turn.
According to deputies, Pelosi’s car sustained damage to the front.
Pelosi allegedly told deputies he hit something but he did not know what or when, and had continued driving, according to the sheriff’s department statement.
He did not test positive for alcohol, authorities said.
Deputies did not arrest Pelosi at the scene. No injuries were reported at the time, and he was allowed to go home with a misdemeanor citation for leaving the scene of an accident.
The sheriff’s office recommended Pelosi to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to determine whether he should be allowed to continue driving, which is common for older drivers.
The maximum sentence for a hit-and-run offense is one year of probation, according to the district attorney’s office.
Paul Pelosi’s first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 14.
This is the second time in four years that Pelosi has been charged by the Napa County District Attorney following an auto accident in the county.
Pelosi was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay nearly $5,000 in restitution to the accident victim for medical bills, serve five days in jail, and submit to blood, breath, or urine tests if requested by an officer.
He was also mandated to enroll in a program for three months and install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle for one year as part of the sentence.
A spokesperson for the Pelosi family did not immediately return a request for comment.
