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Car crashes into U.S. Capitol security barricade at Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C.

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/31/2015 - 7:24am
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 31, 2015

Car Crashes Into Barricade at U.S. Capitol Building

A car smashed into a barricade at the U.S. Capitol building Friday morning, police said.The Nissan Altima, which had Florida plates, hit a security gate at Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue Northwest.The driver, who was the only one in the car, was taken into custody by the U.S. Capitol Police.The car did not make it through the secure perimeter that guards the actual Capitol building, police said.

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The driver, who is the only occupant of the car, is in custody. Police say the car did not enter the secure perimeter.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Property Damage
Roadway: 
Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue Northwest
City: 
Washington D.C.
Area: 
Washington, DC

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