President Biden’s visit to his re-election campaign offices in downtown Wilmington, Del., took an unexpected turn when a sedan collided with a Secret Service vehicle guarding his motorcade. The incident occurred as Mr. Biden was speaking with reporters, discussing his polling numbers.
The President and First Lady Jill Biden emerged unscathed from the collision, according to the White House. The couple had been attending an event at their campaign headquarters and dining with campaign staff.
Around 8 p.m., a silver vehicle with Delaware license plates struck a Secret Service sport utility vehicle, which was positioned to block an intersection on the street the President was visiting. The Secret Service clarified that the crash was accidental, with no intentional threat to the President.
In a statement, the Secret Service mentioned, “there was no protective interest associated with this event,” confirming that the President’s motorcade continued without any further incidents.
David Karas, a spokesperson for the Wilmington Police Department, confirmed that no injuries were reported in the collision. The authorities are investigating whether impairment played a role in the incident.
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Following the collision, law enforcement officials surrounded the sedan, drawing weapons before the driver surrendered. Videos and images captured the swift response of agents and the moment of surprise on President Biden’s face before being ushered into his vehicle.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and additional details about the circumstances leading to the incident are awaited.
