NEWS: Woman Killed by Truck Hauling Trump Parade Tank in Washington, D.C.
Woman killed by Truck hauling Trump parade tank...
June 17, 2025 — A woman was fatally struck by a truck hauling an M1 Abrams tank featured in President Donald Trump’s recent military parade, according to The Daily Beast.
The incident occurred Monday night as the vehicle convoy was exiting a staging area near the Lincoln Memorial. The tank, part of the June 14 parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 79th birthday, was being transported back to a Maryland rail yard when the accident took place.
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Authorities say the woman, identified as Sierra Nichole Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene. D.C. police have ruled out criminal intent, and no military personnel were on board at the time. Surveillance footage is being reviewed as part of a routine investigation.
This marks the first fatality connected to Trump’s highly publicized parade, which drew both strong support and sharp criticism. The parade involved more than 150 military vehicles and an estimated $45 million in costs, sparking debate over the use of military force as a political display.
Officials have not announced any changes to future convoy procedures but say a full review is underway.
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I thought there was a helicopter crash while training for this spectacle that killed a soldier? Terrible & sad. Collateral damage for this charade.
Jeez. On the down-low, because 47. I hope the woman's family is properly treated. If it had been a MAGA attendee, there would have been court martial for the driver and a hero's burial at Arlington.