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County Seeks DMV Review of 86-Year-Old Pelosi After Hit-Run

7/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

County officials filed a driver-re-evaluation request with the DMV for Paul Pelosi, citing his age after the hit-and-run.
Paul Pelosi, 86, hit a legally parked car on Yount Street in Yountville, then drove away.
Police found a 0.00 blood-alcohol level and referred the case to Napa County District Attorney and DMV for a driving-ability review.
A witness called 911 at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, reporting the brown convertible stopped before leaving.

History

Historical Context

Governor Pete Wilson signed Senate Bill 1033 in 1995, ordering the DMV to re-evaluate any driver over 70 after specified crashes. Napa County’s request to assess Paul Pelosi under this statute shows the law’s continued role in California’s historic struggle to balance senior mobility with public safety—a debate rooted in Progressive-Era reforms such as the 1911 Proposition 7 and reflected in the unchanged 40-member state senate.

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Story summary

County officials filed a driver-re-evaluation request with the DMV for Paul Pelosi, citing his age after the hit-and-run.
Paul Pelosi, 86, hit a legally parked car on Yount Street in Yountville, then drove away.
Police found a 0.00 blood-alcohol level and referred the case to Napa County District Attorney and DMV for a driving-ability review.
A witness called 911 at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, reporting the brown convertible stopped before leaving.

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