Drunk Driver Plows Through Crowd at Louisiana Lao New Year Parade, Injuring 15
Key Takeaways
- Vehicle strikes parade revelers at Lao New Year in Broussard, Louisiana, injuring about 15.
- Todd Landry, 57, of Jeanerette, arrested on DWI and negligent injuring charges.
- Some victims were seriously injured; estimates placed injured between 13 and 15.
Parade Tragedy
At least 15 people were injured when a drunk driver plowed through parade-goers at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival.
“An estimated 15 people have been injured in Louisiana’s Iberia Parish, after a car struck participants at a Lao New Year parade in the United States”
The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving and 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring.
The crash did not appear to be intentional.
Video showed people on the ground and firefighters tending to a person trapped beneath the vehicle.
Driver's Impairment Confirmed
Landry registered a blood alcohol content of 0.137%, well above the legal limit.
The crash happened near the grounds of the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival.
The festival attracts thousands each year.
Governor Jeff Landry issued a statement praying for those affected.
Community Response
Festival organizers canceled afternoon and evening events.
“At least 13 people were injured after an alleged drunk driver struck a crowd at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival on Saturday, authorities said”
They issued a statement saying they were profoundly saddened.
The parade is part of a three-day celebration in Lanxang Village.
Acadian Ambulance sent 10 ambulances and two medical helicopters.
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