Shocking Crash at White House Gates Leaves Driver Dead - What Really Happened?

A vehicle speeding crashed into a gate at the White House complex late Saturday, resulting in the driver's death, a U.S. Secret Service spokesperson announced. The incident, which occurred just before 10:30 p.m., posed "no threat" to the White House, officials stated in a release.

Following the crash, security protocols were activated as officers cleared the vehicle and attempted to provide aid to the driver, who was found deceased, the statement read.

The Washington Metropolitan Police will conduct an investigation into the crash alongside the Secret Service.

"At this time, the incident is being investigated solely as a traffic crash by MPD's Major Crash Investigations Unit," police officials stated.