On Tuesday evening, a dramatic incident unfolded near the White House when a suspect drove a car into a security barricade, leading to an immediate arrest. This was confirmed by a statement from the Secret Service.

The event occurred at around 10:37 p.m. on October 21. The suspect’s vehicle collided with the Secret Service vehicle gate positioned at 17th and E Street, NW, in Washington, D.C., as detailed by a Secret Service representative.

Following the crash, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division swiftly detained the individual. In collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Department, they carried out a thorough inspection of the vehicle, which was ultimately deemed safe.

A photograph captured at the scene shows the vehicle after it struck the barrier at the White House complex, providing a stark visual of the incident that occurred on that October night. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)

The Secret Service has indicated that further details will be released once the investigation is complete, leaving many eager to understand more about the motivations and circumstances behind this security breach.

A car that rammed into a White House barricade on Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (WTTG)

DC Fire and EMS confirmed to Fox News that they assisted the Secret Service with an investigation and then began clearing the scene.