Wilmington, Delaware - An unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday night as a 46-year-old driver, believed to be under the influence of alcohol, accidentally collided with a parked SUV that was ensuring the security of President Joe Biden's motorcade. The president and first lady Jill Biden emerged unharmed.

The incident took place as President Biden was leaving his campaign headquarters in Wilmington. As he was walking toward his awaiting armored SUV, a sedan unexpectedly struck a U.S. Secret Service vehicle that was positioned to seal off the area surrounding the headquarters. The driver of the sedan then attempted to continue forward into the closed-off intersection, prompting Secret Service agents to quickly surround the vehicle with weapons drawn and instruct the driver to raise his hands.

According to the Wilmington police, their subsequent investigation revealed that the 46-year-old Wilmington man unintentionally collided with the SUV. The driver has now been charged with drunk driving and inattentive driving.

As the collision occurred, a loud bang reverberated through the otherwise quiet street. President Biden paused and turned his attention towards the sound, visibly startled before being swiftly ushered into the waiting vehicle. First lady Jill Biden was already inside the car, and together they were driven back to their residence. Fortunately, the incident did not disrupt the president's schedule.

Steve Kopek, a spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service, confirmed that the president's motorcade departed without any further issues. He also reassured the public that the driver was not considered a serious threat to President Biden's safety.

Authorities are emphasizing the importance of responsible and attentive driving, especially when near highly secured areas such as those surrounding the president's activities. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining the safety of public figures.

This incident will likely prompt discussions surrounding security protocols and measures to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future. The driver will face legal consequences for his actions, highlighting the seriousness of driving under the influence.

President Biden's commitment to his duties and his unwavering focus on serving the American people were evident as he continued with his schedule without interruptions following the incident.

As investigations continue, the Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies remain vigilant in ensuring the safety of President Biden and his surroundings during his visits and travels.

Note: All information provided in this news article is based on the details released by Wilmington police and U.S. Secret Service spokesperson, Steve Kopek.