On a late Saturday, an incident unfolded at the White House complex as a vehicle, moving at a high speed, collided with a gate, resulting in the driver's fatality, as per a U.S. Secret Service spokesperson. Authorities confirmed that there was no threat to the White House following the crash into a barricade shortly before 10:30 p.m.
"In response, security protocols were enacted as officers cleared the vehicle and endeavored to aid the driver, who was tragically found deceased," the statement detailed.
The Washington Metropolitan Police, in conjunction with the Secret Service, will conduct an inquiry into the crash.
"At present, the MPD's Major Crash Investigations Unit is treating the matter exclusively as a traffic incident," noted police officials.
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