Two Arrested After Vehicle Crashes Into White House Security Barrier
The Secret Service arrested two people after a car crashed into a Lafayette Square barrier and another individual jumped a barricade near the White House.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Law enforcement took two individuals into custody Monday, November 9, 2026, following a vehicle collision with a security barrier near the White House.
The incident occurred when a car struck a barricade at the northern boundary of Lafayette Square, which sits directly across from the executive mansion. The crash prompted an immediate lockdown of the press area located within the West Wing of the White House.
In addition to the vehicle accident, authorities reported that a person attempted to jump over a security barrier in the same vicinity. Secret Service Police and members of the National Guard responded to the scene to manage the situation.
Officials confirmed that the vehicle mounted onto the sidewalk before hitting a sign near the park. Both the car crash and the attempted security breach are currently being investigated by authorities.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
