President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were rushed to safety by the Secret Service when a car collided with a parked SUV guarding the presidential motorcade. The incident occurred as the Bidens were leaving their campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. The President's shocked reaction was captured after a silver sedan hit a Secret Service vehicle closing off intersections for the motorcade's departure.
Secret Service agents swiftly surrounded the sedan with weapons drawn, instructing the driver to raise his hands. Despite the alarming situation, the Bidens were quickly ushered into their waiting vehicle, and their schedule remained unaffected. Special Agent Steve Kopek confirmed that the struck vehicle had been securing the route for the motorcade, and there was no protective interest associated with the event.
While the Bidens spent the night with their re-election team, the incident unfolded when they emerged from the headquarters into the rainy downtown area. Television footage showed the President being escorted to his car, and the silver sedan, sustaining bumper damage, was surrounded by agents. The driver's identity remains undisclosed, and an investigation is underway to determine if impairment played a role in the collision.
