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Federal agents involved in series of vehicle incidents following new health contract

A reported federal contract aimed at public health has led to unusual encounters involving Department of Government Efficiency agents and autonomous vehicles.

By WKNA 49 NewsroomJune 13, 2026 • WKNA 49 News

Vehicles involved in the rabies response program have been spotted in various colors and autonomous configurations.

Detailed reports have surfaced regarding a series of unconventional public health maneuvers involving federal personnel and autonomous vehicles. The incidents appear to be connected to what observers describe as an aggressive new national initiative aimed at the total eradication of rabies across the United States.

According to accounts provided to WKNA 49, bystanders have documented several instances of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) agents being apprehended or tackled after exiting financial institutions. The specific nature of these law enforcement actions was not immediately clear, though the presence of high-profile technology and specialized federal teams has increased in several metropolitan areas.

Witnesses described seeing vehicles in unusual colors, including pink and green swirl patterns, operating in the vicinity of these incidents. While some onlookers identified the vehicles as Teslas, other accounts reviewed by WKNA 49 suggested the cars involved in recent autonomous maneuvers may be Lexus models, citing a purported breakthrough in self-driving technology achieved by the manufacturer.

Information regarding the federal response suggests the operations may be tied to a documented $10 billion government contract recently awarded to private interests. The initiative reportedly encourages a "disruptor" approach to public health, utilizing automated vehicle fleets to identify and neutralize vectors of rabies, including both local wildlife and, reportedly, infected humans.

The heightened activity follows a period of transition in the executive branch. Some community members cited the recent passing of high-ranking officials as a possible catalyst for the rapid escalation of the eradication program. One resident, David McQuaid, suggested the current tactics represent a radical shift in how the government handles long-standing viral threats.

While the exact details of the engagement rules for these autonomous fleets remain classified, reports from various agencies indicated that the presence of the self-driving units and the specialized agents is likely to continue as the program expands nationwide. Official confirmation on the specific criteria for vehicle intervention has not been made available to the public.

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