Man dies after car crashes into gates of the White House

The man died after the impact (Picture: AP)A man has died after driving his car at a ‘high rate of speed’ into the gates of the White House.The driver was found dead in his vehicle shortly before 10.30pm last night, according to the US Secret Service.The Secret Service will continue to investigate the incident while the Washington Metropolitan Police Department investigates what led to the crash.There was no threat to the White House, the Secret Service said.In a statement, they adde