Crime & Safety
Secret Service Officer Struck By Car Near White House
The officer was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
WASHINGTON, DC — A Secret Service officer has been struck by a vehicle near the White House and is currently receiving medical attention, according to the Secret Service.
Few details are available, but initial reports indicate it may have been a Uniformed Division Motorcycle Officer.
The officer was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, the Secret Service tweeted at around 4:30 p.m.
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These images posted on Twitter appear to show the aftermath of the accident:
Keep an eye out for bikes (and motorcycles). pic.twitter.com/ziAAZd045g
— evanelwood (@evanelwood) September 12, 2016
Scene at White House where Secret Service agent on motorcycle was struck by a car at 15th street @ABC7News @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/m6O5HGZism
— Harrison Jones (@h_jonesphoto) September 12, 2016
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