A tragic incident unfolded near the White House on Saturday night as a driver crashed into a security barrier, resulting in the driver’s death. The Washington police department and the Secret Service immediately launched investigations into the incident, which occurred around 10:30 pm.
According to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, there is no threat to public safety or the White House as a result of the crash. President Biden was not present at the White House during the incident, as he was at his home in Wilmington, Del., at the time.
The crash took place on the eastern perimeters of the White House, near the intersection of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by the police.
Images from the scene showed a heavily damaged silver sedan crashed into the outermost White House barricade. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred at this location, as similar crashes have taken place in the past.
In light of previous security breaches near the White House, authorities are taking this incident seriously and conducting thorough investigations into the driver’s background. The safety and security of the White House and its occupants remain a top priority for law enforcement agencies.