A D.C. National Guard military vehicle crashed into a civilian car on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, injuring one person. The incident, which occurred on 8th Street and North Carolina Ave SE, comes amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing crime crackdown in Washington. The administration has deployed 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, while also planning to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department to address rising crime rates.
According to officials, the collision involved one of the National Guard’s mine-resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicles (MATVs). The D.C. National Guard confirmed that the crash took place at approximately 6:14 a.m. local time, and that the matter is currently under investigation. A fire department spokesperson stated that one person was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The incident has prompted authorities to emphasize the safety of both service members and the public.
Trump has been actively mobilizing National Guard troops as part of his plan to combat what he describes as