A late-night incident saw a vehicle crash into a Secret Service gate near the White House complex on Tuesday, leading to the driver’s arrest and a temporary security concern.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:37 p.m. local time when a vehicle drove into the Secret Service gate located at 17th and E St., NW, just south of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
The Secret Service confirmed the collision in a statement on X, noting that the driver was taken into custody immediately following the crash. Following the arrest, the vehicle was assessed by Secret Service and officials from the Washington Metropolitan Police Department and “deemed safe.”
The Secret Service stated that an investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. As of early Wednesday morning, no additional information regarding the investigation has been released, though updates are expected later today.
Security protocols were activated in the area immediately surrounding the incident. While some reports indicated a wider lockdown, the White House itself was not placed on lockdown. The area leading to the damaged gate is expected to remain closed until the vehicle can be towed away.
President Donald Trump was confirmed to have been inside the White House at the time of the incident, according to The New York Times. The President has not yet made a public comment regarding the crash.
The identity of the suspect and any potential motive for the crash remain unreleased as the investigation continues.
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