Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. White House gate crash
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A man tragically died after his vehicle crashed into the gate outside the White House in Washington. The incident occurred late Saturday night, just before 10:30 p.m., according to the United States Secret Service. The driver, identified only as a man by D.C. police, was found dead as Secret Service officers attempted to provide aid. President Biden was not present at the White House during the incident, as he was spending the weekend in Delaware. The crash is being treated as a traffic accident, with no threat to public safety. The Secret Service and police are continuing to investigate the incident.
In a tragic incident that occurred late Saturday night, a man has tragically lost his life after his vehicle collided with the gate outside the iconic White House in Washington, D.C.
Details of the Incident
The United States Secret Service reported that the incident took place just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when a speeding vehicle crashed into an outer gate of the White House.
According to The Washington Post, the driver, who has only been identified as a man by D.C. police, was found deceased as Secret Service officers cleared the vehicle and attempted to provide aid.
Investigation Underway
The crash is currently being investigated as a traffic incident, with authorities emphasizing that there is no threat or public safety implications related to the incident.
President Biden, who was not present at the White House during the time of the incident, is reported to have been spending the weekend in Delaware, as per The Associated Press.
Assurance of Public Safety
In a statement made by Secret Service Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, it was reiterated that there is no immediate threat to public safety following the tragic incident.
Both the Secret Service and local police authorities will continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, as reported by the AP.
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