Driver dies after crashing car into White House gate

A automotive crashed into the safety gate that surrounds the White Home on Saturday night time, killing the driving force, officers mentioned

The incident was solely underneath investigation as a visitors collision, in response to the D.C. Police Division.

Anthony Gugliemi, spokesperson for the Secret Service mentioned there have been no threats or public security considerations within the aftermath. The Secret Service launched a preliminary assertion with some fundamental particulars in regards to the crash, which the company can be investigating.

The car was rushing on Saturday night time when it collided with a gate lining the outer perimeter of the White Home advanced simply earlier than 10:30 p.m. ET, the Secret Service mentioned in that assertion. Officers responded to the crash and tried to provide assist to the male driver found contained in the automotive once they arrived, however he was pronounced lifeless on the scene. No different accidents had been reported.

“There was no risk to the White Home,” the Secret Service’s assertion learn. “The deadly crash portion of this will probably be turned over to the Washington Metropolitan Police Division Crash Investigation Unit and the Secret Service investigation continues.”

Officers haven’t recognized the driving force. President Biden visited Delaware this weekend and was not in Washington, D.C. when the crash occurred, the Related Press reported.