1 in custody after vehicle crashed into security barricade near White House
1 in custody after vehicle crashed into security barricade near White House
Will Vitka | will.vitka@wtop.com
March 11, 2026, 10:15 AM

One person is in custody after authorities say he crashed his vehicle into a temporary security barrier near the White House early Wednesday morning.
The crash happened nearby Madison and H streets in Northwest, steps from the White House complex, just after 6:30 a.m., according to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service.
The driver was taken into custody by officers with the U.S. Secret Service and is being questioned by investigators.
A spokesperson told WTOP criminal charges are being filed in the case. ... There were no reported injuries.
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Will Vitka
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