James Cooper: Driver who rammed vehicle in Joe Biden's security detail motorcade charged with DUI

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: A Wilmington man is facing drunk driving charges after his vehicle collided with a Secret Service SUV that was blocking an intersection for President Joe Biden's departing motorcade on Sunday night, December 17, as reported by New York Post.

James Cooper charged with DUI after crashing into President Joe Biden’s motorcade

A startling incident unfolded as President Biden departed from his campaign headquarters in Delaware on Sunday night. James Cooper, 46, of Wilmington, found himself in police custody after his silver sedan collided with an SUV, part of the security detail for President Biden's motorcade.

Authorities revealed that Cooper was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and inattentive driving following the collision at an intersection, according to Wilmington police.

The crash, reportedly unintentional, seemingly caught Cooper unaware that he had struck Biden’s motorcade. Cooper, released after being taken into custody, has received a summons to appear in court on a later date. Despite attempts from multiple media outlets, no immediate comments were available from Cooper's representatives.

James Cooper crashed his car while President Joe Biden was engaged with reporters

The incident had occurred just after 8 pm while President Biden, 81, engaged with reporters outside his campaign headquarters. A sudden loud impact startled Biden, prompting immediate action from the Secret Service, as detailed in a White House press pool report.

Quickly ushered into his vehicle where First Lady Jill Biden awaited, the couple was swiftly driven away from the crash site, both confirmed safe following the collision.

This is not the first time such an occurrence has taken place involving Biden's motorcade during his visits to his hometown. In a similar incident in 2020, while then-President-elect, Biden's motorcade was involved in a collision with another vehicle on the road, resulting in minor injuries to a state trooper and a 77-year-old woman.

Internet reacts with humor to James Cooper getting charged with DUI

Following the news of Cooper getting charged with DUI, social media buzzed with a mix of astonishment and humor at the unexpected circumstances. One user humorously remarked, "Imagine getting caught in a DUI by hitting a president's motorcade. I’d never drink again if I were him." Another quipped, "Mr. Cooper has a story to end all stories at his next AA meeting."

Meanwhile, one user expressed a unique perspective, stating, "If I ever got a DUI, I would hope it’s under these circumstances. No one in the world has this story to tell." Adding to the jest, someone noted, "His call to the car insurance company was definitely unpleasant for him."

The online reactions continued with a touch of wry humor as another user commented, "Good luck getting insured after ramming the presidential motorcade while drunk."

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