Driver Crashes into White House Outer Perimeter Gate, Found Dead at Scene

A driver was found deceased following a collision with the outer perimeter gate of the White House. Details on the incident are developing.

A male driver was pronounced dead after his vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex late Saturday night. The U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are investigating the incident as a traffic crash, stating that there was no apparent threat to the White House or public safety.

Crash Details and Response

The collision occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, approximately 1,000 feet from the White House. Officers responding to the scene attempted to provide aid to the driver, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The Secret Service implemented security protocols following the crash but maintained that there was no threat to the White House. President Joe Biden was not present at the time of the incident, as he was spending the weekend in Delaware.

The identity of the driver has not been released, and authorities have not provided any information regarding the cause of the crash.

Investigation and Previous Incidents

The MPD’s Major Crash Investigations Unit will handle the fatal crash portion of the investigation, while the Secret Service continues its own investigation into the matter.

This incident marks the second time a motorist has crashed into the White House gates since January. In the previous case, the driver was believed to be experiencing mental health issues.

In a separate incident in late May 2022, a man driving a U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers near the White House and was found to be in possession of a Nazi flag.

Security Concerns and Ongoing Investigations

The fatal crash at the White House outer perimeter gate has raised concerns about security measures surrounding the presidential residence. While the Secret Service has stated that there was no threat to the White House in this particular incident, the occurrence of multiple crashes in recent years highlights the need for continued vigilance and potential improvements to security protocols.

As investigations into the current incident continue, further details may emerge regarding the circumstances leading to the crash and the identity of the deceased driver.