Driver in Custody After Crashing Into White House Gate
An unidentified person has been taken into custody after crashing their vehicle into the White House’s exterior gate on Monday evening.
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the crash to determine what led the driver to slam into the White House’s gate.
Authorities have closed down several blocks that surround the White House as a precautionary safety measure while an investigation takes place.
Independent D.C reporter Andrew Leyden was able to contain photos of the crash scene.
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Vehicle crashed into barrier at White House Ellipse entrance. One in custody pic.twitter.com/yhXXI0FGQk
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) January 9, 2024
Per Fox 5 DC:
A person is in custody after a car crashed into an exterior gate on the east side of the White House complex Monday evening,