Driver Arrested After Vehicle Hits Secret Service Gate

Late Tuesday night, Oct. 21, at about 10:30–10:37 p.m., a vehicle drove into a U.S. Secret Service vehicle gate at the corner of 17th and E Streets NW near the White House. The driver was immediately arrested by Secret Service Uniformed Division officers. Secret Service and Metropolitan Police Department personnel — after reportedly using explosive-ordnance/bomb-inspection procedures — searched and assessed the car and deemed it safe, and the road to the gate remained closed pending towing. Officials released few details about the suspect’s identity or motive, footage and photos circulated on social media, and a full investigation is underway. The Secret Service said the White House itself was not placed on lockdown, emphasized there was no immediate threat, and said further updates are expected.