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Man taken into custody after driving his car into security gate outside White House, authorities say

The driver was arrested and faces charges including destruction of government property, with no injuries reported and the vehicle deemed safe by the Secret Service.

  • An individual crashed a vehicle into a gate outside the White House at approximately 10:37 p.m. on October 21, 2025, according to the United States Secret Service .
  • The driver was arrested at the scene and taken to a hospital for mental health services, as reported by NewsNation correspondent Libby Dean.
  • No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was assessed and deemed safe after inspection by the Secret Service.
  • The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with authorities currently assessing whether it was intentional.
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The authorities confirmed that the suspect is in custody but has not disclosed whether it was accidental or whether there was another reason behind the incident.

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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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