National Guard military vehicle collides with civilian car in DC's Capitol Hill neighborhood

A military vehicle belonging to the D.C. National Guard crashed into a civilian car in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood Wednesday morning, Fox News Digital has learned. 

Washington's fire department confirmed that a military vehicle collided with a civilian car and that one person was treated for minor injuries as a result of the crash. 

"One of the two vehicles involved was a military vehicle," DC Fire spokesperson Vito Maggiolo said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "One person had to be extricated as a result of the crash and was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The crash took place at 8th Street and North Carolina Ave SE."

The D.C. National Guard confirmed that one of its mine-resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle's (MATV) was involved in the crash at approximately 6:14 a.m. local time and that the matter is under investigation. 

"The five-vehicle convoy and a D.C. Metropolitan Police cruiser stopped and rendered aid to the civilian, who was transported via" emergency medical services, the D.C. National Guard said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This is currently undergoing an investigation. The D.C. National Guard and (Joint Task Force-DC) remains committed to the safety of our service members and the public."

Trump has mobilized 800 D.C. National Guard troops as part of his effort to reduce crime in Washington. 

The White House said that National Guard troops will protect federal assets, provide a "safe environment" for law enforcement officials and "provide a visible presence to deter crime." 

"President Trump appreciates and welcomes additional assistance from local and state officials that want to join the operation to protect our cherished capital from dangerous criminals," a White House official said in a statement to Fox News Digital Tuesday. "As part of President Trump's ongoing effort to make DC safe and beautiful, additional National Guard troops may be called in to Washington, D.C. - the National Guard's role has not changed."