Driver Crashes Car Into Security Gate at White House – Suspect Arrested

A driver crashed into the Secret Service gate at the White House on Tuesday evening.

The unidentified suspect was arrested.

The car was towed after it was searched and cleared.

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Exclusive video: Car crashes into Secret Service security gate at the @WhiteHouse. This is at 17th and E St NW.

The @SecretService tells us the driver is under arrest. pic.twitter.com/lNzfTy5T8g

— Lenny Smith (@lensmith22) October 22, 2025

The Secret Service said the suspect drove a vehicle into the White House barricade at 17th & E. St, NW at 10:37 pm ET.

Authorities reportedly used a bomb detection robot to inspect the vehicle.

The vehicle was cleared.

“At approximately 10:37 p.m., an individual drove a vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th & E St, NW, in Washington, DC,” Secret Service said.

The individual was arrested & the vehicle was assessed and deemed safe. Our investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing,” The Secret Service added.

At approximately 10:37 p.m., an individual drove a vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th & E St, NW, in Washington, DC. The individual was arrested & the vehicle was assessed and deemed safe. Our investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing.

— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) October 22, 2025

President Trump was at the White House on Tuesday evening when the driver plowed his vehicle into the barricade.

On Tuesday evening President Trump participated in a Diwali celebration at the White House.

‘THANK YOU ALL’: President Trump participates in a Diwali celebration at the White House. pic.twitter.com/or9letzx0b

— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 21, 2025

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