Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul could face charges after car collision

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi leaves a car in "major damage" following a hit and run in California's wine country. Local authorities say the 86-year-old could face misdemeanor charges for the collision.

Paul Pelosi was driving in a convertable in Yountville, a small town in the heart of wine country in Napa County Friday when he struck a parked car, briefly stopped and then drove away, Napa County Sheriff's department says in a news release on Saturday. A witness saw the collision and called 911.

Sheriff's deputies later found the octogenarian who told officers he knew he hit something but wasn't sure when or what caused the damage to his car.

Paul Pelosi didn't have any alcohol in his system at the time of the crash and wasn't arrested, and because no one was physically injured. Authorities are recommending a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident.

Pelosi is being referred to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to initiate a process common for the elderly to determine whether he is fit to drive.

Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty in 2022 to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and served two days in jail.