Vehicle Hits Security Barrier Near White House: Secret Service

A passenger vehicle hit a security barrier near the White House on Friday, according to the Secret Service, though it didn’t breach the secure complex that surrounds the executive mansion.

A file photo of the White House, pictured. (Credit: Google Maps)

The Secret Service said the driver of the vehicle was female and was immediately apprehended by uniformed officers.

The incident occurred at 17th and E streets NW in Washington, on the west side of the White House complex.

President Donald Trump is at the White House, having just completed talks and a news conference with his Australian counterpart.

BREAKING: An individual driving a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier near the White House at 17th & E.

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: The vehicle did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex.

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: The female driver of the vehicle was immediately apprehended by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers.

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident involving a vehicle hitting a barrier near the White House.

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

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