Summary
A military vehicle belonging to the D.C. National Guard collided with a civilian car in Washington, D.C., injuring the car's driver. The vehicle was part of a convoy deployed after President Trump ordered additional Guard troops to the city. The civilian suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Key Facts
- A D.C. National Guard military vehicle crashed into a civilian car in Washington, D.C., injuring one person.
- The crash occurred around 6 a.m. in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
- The military vehicle involved was a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV).
- The injured driver was rescued and taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
- The National Guard presence in D.C. is part of a task force called "D.C. Safe and Beautiful" ordered by President Trump.
- Troops from other states, including Tennessee and Ohio, were also sent to the city.
- Federal authorities have made 550 arrests in Washington since August 7.
- The Metropolitan Police Department did not report the crash due to no criminal offense being involved.
