Driver crashes into barrier near White House, two arrested
A driver crashed a silver sedan into a sign or security barrier near the White House at Lafayette Square, and the Secret Service placed the White House on lockdown.
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What happened
A driver crashed a silver sedan into a sign or security barrier near the White House at Lafayette Square, and the Secret Service placed the White House on lockdown. The driver was arrested, and a second man who jumped a barricade at a nearby park was also arrested. One report says the car jumped the curb and ran into a pedestrian area while the president was at home.
Why it matters
The incident led to a lockdown at the White House and arrests at a nearby security perimeter.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 11:27 AM ET: The Secret Service placed the White House on lockdown after a driver crashed near a security barrier at Lafayette Square.
- Nov 9, 2:30 PM ET: The driver of a silver sedan was arrested after crashing into a placard just north of the White House, and a second man who jumped a barricade at a nearby park was also arrested.
Coverage
- Car plows onto sidewalk near White House while man jumps over security barrier nearby (CBS News)
- Two Arrested After Car Crashes Into Sign Near White House (The New York Times)
- Secret Service places White House on lockdown after car crash nearby (USA Today)
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