Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Napa County, California. The incident occurred Friday afternoon when Pelosi allegedly crashed his vehicle into a legally parked car on Yount Street in Yountville.

The unoccupied parked vehicle sustained major rear damage. Witnesses reported that the driver who struck the car briefly stopped before leaving the scene. The vehicle involved was described as a brown convertible.

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Pelosi admitted to hitting something but told them he did not know what he hit so he had kept driving.

Deputies located the suspect vehicle, identified as belonging to 86-year-old Paul Pelosi, partially blocking a roadway. Pelosi's vehicle showed significant damage to its front right side. He reportedly admitted to hitting something but stated he did not know what it was and continued driving until his vehicle became disabled.

Authorities have stated that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. In accordance with misdemeanor arrest laws, Pelosi was not taken into custody. A referral for a California DMV re-evaluation of his driving privileges, common for elderly drivers, will be submitted. The case has been forwarded to the Napa County District Attorney's Office for further review.

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A California DMV re-evaluation referral form will be submitted to DMV, which is common for elderly drivers.