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Driver accused of crashing into White House gate to face charges
A suspect drove a car into a Secret Service vehicle gate outside the White House Tuesday night, officials say. The driver is now facing charges.
WASHINGTON - A suspect drove a car into a Secret Service vehicle gate outside the White House Tuesday night, officials say.
What we know:
According to the Secret Service, the incident happened at 10:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
They say an individual drove his vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th and E Street, NW.
The individual was immediately arrested by U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers and the vehicle was assessed by both Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department and deemed safe.
Secret Service released the following statement:
"On Tuesday, October 21 at approximately 10:37 p.m., an individual drove his vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th and E St, NW, DC . The individual was immediately arrested by U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, and the vehicle was assessed by Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department and deemed safe. Additional information will be provided upon conclusion of the investigation."
Secret Service and D.C. Police checked out the vehicle and determined it was safe — no weapons, no explosives.
We’re told it was a 2010 Acura TSX with Maryland tags.
The Secret Service says the driver is likely to face charges, including destruction of government property and unlawful entry. FOX 5 has learned the man was taken to the hospital last night for a mental health evaluation and is not expected to go before a judge until Thursday.
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Driver crashes into White House barricade, Secret Service says
A suspect drove a car into a Secret Service vehicle gate outside the White House Tuesday night, officials say.
What we don't know:
Details on the driver are not yet known, and it's not clear what led up to the crash.
Additional information will be provided upon conclusion of the investigation.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the U.S. Secret Service.