1. Driver crashes White House gate
2. Fatal accident White House gate.
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WASHINGTON — Tragedy struck late Saturday night as a man lost his life in a collision with the gate outside the White House.
The United States Secret Service reported that the incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. when a speeding vehicle crashed into an outer gate of the White House.
The driver, identified as a man by D.C. police, was found deceased as Secret Service officers cleared the vehicle and attempted to provide assistance.
Limited traffic closures remain in effect as Secret Service teams, @dcfireems & @DCPoliceDept investigate a fatal vehicle crash that occurred at an exterior perimeter gate by the White House. There is no threat or public safety implications and our preliminary statement is below pic.twitter.com/zGTVDuZV5E
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) May 5, 2024
Authorities are treating the crash as a “traffic crash” investigation, as per reports by The Washington Post.
Fortunately, President Biden was not present at the White House during the incident, as he was spending the weekend in Delaware, according to The Associated Press.
Secret Service Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to public safety in the wake of the crash.
The Secret Service and local law enforcement will continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with further investigations ongoing, as reported by the AP.
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