Nancy Pelosi’s husband had a series of driving violations before his latest crash
Paul Pelosi had at least eight traffic violations in 13 years before the Napa Valley incident.
From The Times
July 16, 2026

In Napa Valley, friends had murmured about Paul Pelosi’s health long before his recent crash made him the talk of the town. This month, Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slammed his convertible into a parked car and then continued driving, the authorities said.

Paul Pelosi is seen in a black hat and black attire walking in front of an American flag backdrop and a podium.

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The crash followed a series of driving violations.

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