The US Secret Service revealed late Monday that a vehicle crashed into the exterior gate on the east side of the White House complex, with the driver having since been taken into custody. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, confirmed the arrest.
An investigation into the incident is reportedly underway after the vehicle slammed into an exterior gate on the east side of the White House complex, said authorities.
Police add that the 100 through 600 blocks of 15th Street, NW between Constitution Avenue and G Street, NW will remain shut down while they conduct their investigation. The crash reportedly cause traffic delays at 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
“We are investigating the cause & manner of the collision,” Guglielmi said in a statement.
Unverified photos of the accident were shared to X, showing what appears to be an early 2000s Cadillac Escalade. The license plate also appears to be a Virginia state plate, though that is currently unconfirmed.
According to one report, US President Joe Biden was not in the White House at the time of the incident. No injuries from the crash have been reported.