House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a well-known Democrat, often captures the spotlight in the news. Her 82-year-old millionaire husband, Paul Pelosi, however, tends to stay in the background. Today, we’re uncovering a truth about his past that sheds light on a tragic event that occurred when he was just sixteen years old.
In February 1957, Paul Pelosi was involved in a car crash that took the life of his 19-year-old brother, David. As reported in a contemporary newspaper, Paul was a high school sophomore at the time. He faced charges of misdemeanor manslaughter, but he did not go to court. Instead, he was cleared by a coroner’s jury.
According to a police patrolman quoted in the San Francisco Examiner, David pleaded with his younger brother to slow down right before the accident. They were driving along the Skyline Highway, near Crystal Springs Dam on what is now California State Route 35. Unfortunately, Paul lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip over and crash.
The accident took place at 2:40 am, after Paul had picked up David from his girlfriend’s house in San Francisco. Instead of heading home, the brothers decided to go on a joyride. Tragically, David’s previous neck injury, sustained while diving into shallow waters, played a role in his death. With a neck brace on, he became trapped under the car, unable to escape the weight of the vehicle.
Paul managed to survive the crash, but the loss of his brother undoubtedly had a lasting impact on his life. Today, we bring to light this painful chapter from the past.
In recent news, Paul Pelosi was involved in another car incident. Over the weekend, he was cited for drunk driving while driving his 2021 Porsche. Fortunately, no one was injured, and no charges were made. His lawyer stated that Paul had been leaving a dinner party hosted by friends near Oakville and was fully cooperative with law enforcement.
While this is a personal matter for the Pelosi family, it should be noted that Nancy Pelosi, as the Speaker of the House, will not be making any comments on the issue.
It’s a reminder that even those in the public eye have personal histories, and tragedies from the past can continue to impact their lives. Our thoughts go out to the Pelosi family as they navigate these difficult moments.
