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Driver in custody after crashing into White House gate

U.S. Secret Service police investigate near a vehicle that hit a security barrier at a entry point for the White House complex Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

A driver was taken into custody after their vehicle smashed into the exterior gate at the White House complex Monday.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said it happened just before 6 p.m.

“We are investigating the cause & manner of the collision,” Guglielmi said in a post on X.

The vehicle was cleared by D.C. police but the driver will remain in custody as the investigation continues.

Officials did not release the identity of the driver.

Drivers faced some traffic issues for over 90 minutes at 15th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and adjacent intersections as police continued investigated the scene.

All traffic closures were lifted before 7:40 p.m.

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