East Hampton Town Police arrested a 63-year-old man after his vehicle crashed into the front security gates of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter’s gated estate in East Hampton, New York. The incident occurred earlier this week and was confirmed by authorities on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Police say the man drove at a high rate of speed up the driveway and struck the metal gates without braking, causing significant damage. The vehicle was disabled and impounded. The driver, complaining of pain, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. Police noted he appeared confused and made no threats or specific references to the residents.

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