Van Smashes into White House Security Barricade – Driver in Custody

A black van smashed into security barrier at the White House this morning.

The driver was quickly arrested.

Via Karli B.

Really have to do something about these vans trying to break through barricades at the White House pic.twitter.com/JbazvAJV5c

— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) March 11, 2026

Here is the statement from the DC Metro Police Department:
Via Redwave Press:

“On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 6:37 a.m., MPD officers responded to the vicinity of the White House to assist the United States Secret Service after a van drove through the barricade at Connecticut Avenue and H Street, Northwest. There are no reported injuries at this time, the van operator was apprehended, and the investigation is ongoing.”

🚨 BREAKING: Secret Service just swarmed a SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE right near the White House!

Agents detained the driver and are grilling him as we speak. Streets shut down, heavy police presence, this happened early this morning around 7AM. pic.twitter.com/DybTirt88S

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 11, 2026

The area was locked down after the incident.

White House Area Locked Down After Van Breaches Security Barrier https://t.co/XePsnXMULJ

— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) March 11, 2026

The driver was arrested. We will report back when we learn more.