YOUNTVILLE — Paul Pelosi was charged with one count of misdemeanor hit-and-run driving and one infraction for an unlawful turning movement in Napa County on July 17, 2026, stemming from a July 3 collision in Yountville, California. The charges follow an incident in which Pelosi struck a legally parked car and left the scene, drawing renewed attention to his history of traffic violations over several decades.

According to court records, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley filed the charges against Paul Pelosi on July 17, 2026. His first court appearance is scheduled for August 14, 2026. At the time of charging, no attorney for Paul Pelosi was listed in court documents.

The collision occurred on the 6700 block of Yount Street in Yountville around 2:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026. Paul Pelosi was driving a brown convertible when he struck a legally parked car on the side of the road. The parked vehicle was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

A witness reported that Pelosi’s vehicle briefly stopped after the collision and then drove away. Pelosi continued driving until his vehicle, disabled from the crash, stopped working. Police later found him partially blocking the roadway on Yountville Cross Road. His vehicle had significant damage to the front right side.

Paul Pelosi admitted to hitting something but stated he was not aware of what he struck. He took a preliminary alcohol screening test that showed a blood alcohol level of 0.00, and authorities confirmed he did not have any alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.

A spokesperson for Paul Pelosi said, “Mr. Paul Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage to their vehicle.” The spokesperson added, “Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter.”

The current charges come amid a documented history of prior driving infractions. In 2022, Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County. He was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation, served two days in custody, and received good conduct credit for two additional days. He was also ordered to pay $6,800 in fines and restitution, complete a DUI program, and install an ignition interlock device as part of his probation.

Paul Pelosi’s driving record includes at least eight violations over the decade leading up to the July 2026 crash. These include citations for speeding, running red lights, and driving the wrong way down a one-way street in prior years. In December 2023, he was cited in San Francisco for driving through a left-turn light. In 2017, he drove the wrong way down a one-way street in Marin County.

Earlier infractions date back further. In 2014, authorities stopped him for using a cellphone while driving. In 2013, he drove through a red turn light without stopping in San Mateo County and failed to stop at a stop sign in San Francisco. During a five-month span in 2011, he received three tickets and a warning.

Paul Pelosi was also involved in a fatal car accident in 1957 that killed his 19-year-old brother, David. He was later exonerated by a coroner’s jury in that incident.

The July 2026 charges against Paul Pelosi occur against the backdrop of repeated traffic violations spanning more than six decades, including a recent DUI conviction in the same jurisdiction where the current charges were filed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about driving behavior and accountability, particularly given the legal consequences already imposed in prior incidents. Napa County authorities are now handling a new alleged offense involving property damage and failure to remain at the scene, with court proceedings set to begin in August 2026.