A National Guard military vehicle collided with a civilian car near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on the morning of August 20, 2025. The crash occurred at the intersection of 8th Street and North Carolina Avenue SE, less than a mile from the Capitol building. The collision resulted in one person being trapped and subsequently extricated by emergency responders. The individual was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. According to an Army spokesperson, the National Guard member driving the armored vehicle ran a red light, leading to the crash. The National Guardsman involved was ticketed for running the red light. This incident took place amid increased National Guard presence in the city during President Donald Trump's ongoing security measures.