An unauthorized vehicle has crashed into one of the gated barriers at the entrance of the White House tonight and is now being investigated by the Secret Service.
You can see a photo of the SUV below. The driver is in police custody.
Shortly before 6p.m., a vehicle collided with an exterior gate on the White House complex. The driver has been taken into custody & we are investigating the cause & manner of the collision. Expect traffic implications at 15th Street & Pennsylvania Ave & adjacent intersections. pic.twitter.com/n3M7zsFkvm
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) January 8, 2024
WHITE HOUSE:
An unauthorized vehicle has crashed into one of the gated barriers around the White House.
Secret Service and Metro PD are on scene to investigate and one person has been detained.
The cause of crash is not yet known. pic.twitter.com/qAiva90Hbg
— Anthony Hughes (@CallMeAntwan) January 9, 2024
There isn’t much else know about the crash at this time.
[UPDATE]
Secret Service say the vehicle has been cleared from the roadway and the driver will remain in custody…
UPDATE: The vehicle has been cleared by Washington DC Police Department and traffic closures will be lifted. Driver remains in custody and our investigation continues. Special thanks to @DCPoliceDept @dcfireems for your unwavering support and partnership.
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) January 9, 2024