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Driver Arrested After Vehicle Crashes Into White House Gate

The incident occurred while President Biden was out of town; Secret Service is investigating the cause and manner of the collision.

  • An unidentified driver crashed a vehicle into an exterior gate of the White House complex on Monday evening, leading to the arrest of the driver.
  • The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. at 15th Street and Pennsylvania NW, along the east side of the White House.
  • President Joe Biden was not at the White House at the time of the incident as he was traveling from South Carolina to Texas.
  • The Secret Service is investigating the cause and manner of the collision.
  • The vehicle was cleared from the scene about 90 minutes later, and traffic closures at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue were lifted.
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