<p>A man crashed his car into a security gate near the White House on Tuesday night (October 21), leading to his immediate arrest by Secret Service officers. The incident occurred at approximately 10:37 pm at a checkpoint near one of the White House entrances. The Secret Service have arrested the driver, who was later identified after a search of his vehicle, which authorities declared safe. Details about the suspect, including his identity and any potential motives, have not been disclosed. The incident has gained attention on social media, with videos showing Secret Service officers inspecting the damaged car, taking measurements, and documenting the scene.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the crash, no lockdown was issued for the White House. The road leading to the gate remains closed while the vehicle is being removed. Reports indicate that President Donald Trump was in the White House during the event. The Secret Service is continuing its investigation into the incident. At the same time, the White House is undergoing renovations, with the East Wing being demolished for a new ballroom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-immigrant-protests-erupt-in-dublin-demonstrators-clash-with-cops-burn-vehicle-here-s-why-1761113551906"><strong>Anti-immigrant protests erupt in Dublin; demonstrators clash with cops, burn vehicle — Here's why?</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING NEWS: car at White House appears to have either stopped at or struck the barricades and several blocks around the complex now shut down as Secret Service investigates. <a href="https://t.co/unJ14nj4G5">pic.twitter.com/unJ14nj4G5</a></p>&mdash; Scott Thuman (@ScottThuman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottThuman/status/1980854262742609973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Past incidents</h2><p>Incidents involving vehicles crashing into White House security gates have happened before. In both January and May of 2024, such events raised security concerns but were ultimately ruled non-threatening by authorities. In January 2024, a motorist drove into an outer gate near the White House and was detained by law enforcement. The Secret Service confirmed there was no danger posed to the residence or the surrounding area, and the then-President Joe Biden was not in the White House during the occurrence. In a separate incident in May, a man lost his life after ramming a vehicle into a security barrier close to the White House. According to the Secret Service, the event did not present any threat to public safety, according to a report in New York Times.</p>

WATCH | Man drives car into White House security barrier; arrested

A man crashed his car into a security gate near the White House on Tuesday night (October 21), leading to his immediate arrest by Secret Service officers. The incident occurred at approximately 10:37 pm at a checkpoint near one of the White House entrances. The Secret Service have arrested the driver, who was later identified after a search of his vehicle, which authorities declared safe. Details about the suspect, including his identity and any potential motives, have not been disclosed. The incident has gained attention on social media, with videos showing Secret Service officers inspecting the damaged car, taking measurements, and documenting the scene. Despite the crash, no lockdown was issued for the White House. The road leading to the gate remains closed while the vehicle is being removed. Reports indicate that President Donald Trump was in the White House during the event. The Secret Service is continuing its investigation into the incident. At the same time, the White House is undergoing renovations, with the East Wing being demolished for a new ballroom. Also Read: Anti-immigrant protests erupt in Dublin; demonstrators clash with cops, burn vehicle — Here's why?

<p>A man crashed his car into a White House security gate on Tuesday night, was arrested, and his vehicle deemed safe. Investigations are ongoing with no lockdown issued</p>

<p>The US Secret Service said that a driver died after slamming a car into the White House's exterior gate late Saturday (May 4).</p>

<p>"Shortly before 10:30pm on May 4th, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex. Security protocols were implemented as officers cleared the vehicle and attempted to render aid to the driver who was discovered deceased," US Secret Service statement read.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Limited traffic closures remain in effect as Secret Service teams, <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfireems?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dcfireems</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/DCPoliceDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DCPoliceDept</a> 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 <a href="https://t.co/zGTVDuZV5E">pic.twitter.com/zGTVDuZV5E</a></p>
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<p>"There was no threat to the White House. The fatal crash portion of this will be turned over to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department Crash Investigation Unit and the Secret Service investigation&nbsp;continues," the statement added.</p>

<p>According to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, the Secret Service has initiated an investigation into the deadly crash, in collaboration with the District of Columbia's police and fire departments.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/world/grown-man-running-against-a-6-year-old-biden-roasts-trump-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-715995" hreflang="en">‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner</a></strong></p>

<p>The car hit a security barrier near the junction of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 15th Street, according to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department. The metro police stated in a statement shared on social media, "At this time, the incident is being investigated only as a traffic crash by MPD's Major Crash Investigations Unit."</p>

<p>The Secret Service stated that although security measures were put in place, the White House was not under danger. The Secret Service said that while it would continue to look into the incident, it will hand over the investigation into the crash to the metro police.</p>

<p>Authorities nabbed another guy in January after he rammed his vehicle into the White House's external gate. The White House has seen a number of high-profile trespassing incidents in recent years, necessitating the installation of a higher, sturdier metal fence around White House's perimeter in 2020.<br />
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The US Secret Service said that a driver died after slamming a car into the White House's exterior gate late Saturday (May 4). "Shortly before 10:30pm on May 4th, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex.

The US Secret Service said that a driver died after slamming a car into the White House's exterior gate late Saturday (May 4). "Shortly before 10:30pm on May 4th, a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex. Security protocols were implemented as officers cleared the vehicle and attempted to render aid to the driver who was discovered deceased," US Secret Service statement read. 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 × "There was no threat to the White House. The fatal crash portion of this will be turned over to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department Crash Investigation Unit and the Secret Service investigation continues," the statement added. According to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, the Secret Service has initiated an investigation into the deadly crash, in collaboration with the District of Columbia's police and fire departments. Also read: ‘Grown man running against a 6-year-old’: Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner The car hit a security barrier near the junction of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 15th Street, according to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department. The metro police stated in a statement shared on social media, "At this time, the incident is being investigated only as a traffic crash by MPD's Major Crash Investigations Unit." The Secret Service stated that although security measures were put in place, the White House was not under danger. The Secret Service said that while it would continue to look into the incident, it will hand over the investigation into the crash to the metro police. Authorities nabbed another guy in January after he rammed his vehicle into the White House's external gate. The White House has seen a number of high-profile trespassing incidents in recent years, necessitating the installation of a higher, sturdier metal fence around White House's perimeter in 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

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Driver dies after crashing car into White House gate, US Secret Service investigation underway