15 hurt after driver crashes car through parade crowd, police say
By KADN/WBBJ via CNN Newsource
NEW IBERIA, La. (CNN) – At least 15 people were hurt on Saturday in southern Louisiana after a car drove through a crowd celebrating the Lao New Year.
This happened in New Iberia.
At least 15 people were hurt on Saturday in southern Louisiana after a car drove through a crowd celebrating the Lao New Year. (KADN, CNN Newsource, DCC, Canva)
Authorities say some of the injured are in critical condition.
Deputies say the driver crashed into a crowd at the Lao New Year parade.
The driver is in custody and is now in jail.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the driver was under the influence at the time of the crash.
They do not believe it was an intentional act.
The Lao New Year festival is an annual event in New Iberia.
Traditionally, it takes place during Easter weekend.
Organizers announced Saturday night’s music programs would not take place in light of what happened earlier in the day.
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