More than 20 people injured after driver crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade | Louisiana
More than 20 people were injured when an allegedly drunk driver crashed into pedestrians at a Louisiana parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday. based on to KADN-TV (Fox 15).
According to a statement from the Iberia County Sheriff’s Office, the driver, whose identity has not been publicly released, is in custody. Authorities stated that some of the injured were in serious condition.
There were eleven people carried by ground and two by air, according to first responders.
The investigation continues. The sheriff’s office does not believe the action was intentional.
Videos posted on social media showed a chaotic scene with several people lying on the ground next to a blue vehicle.
On Twitter/X, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he and his wife were “praying for everyone impacted.” He also thanked first responders.
This year’s Louisiana Lao New Year started on Friday and was scheduled to last through Sunday. The event was billed as a celebration of the culture and traditions of the South Asian country of Laos.
A live broadcast on the festival’s Facebook on Saturday showed participants dancing on the street, a moving float and dancers dressed in traditional clothing.
It is unclear whether the festival will go ahead on Sunday as planned.
