Drunk Driver Todd Landry Plows Into Crowd at Louisiana Lao New Year, Injures 15
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Drunk Driver Todd Landry Plows Into Crowd at Louisiana Lao New Year, Injures 15

05 April, 2026.Crime.14 sources

57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette arrested for driving while impaired. Roughly 13-15 people injured at Louisiana Lao New Year parade.

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“At least 18 people were hospitalised after a car struck "multiple pedestrians" at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in Louisiana, officials said.”

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“Fifteen people were injured, some seriously, after a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians during the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday, the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office said.”

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Parade Crash

A drunk driver plowed through parade-goers at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival, injuring about 15 people.

“Louisiana State Police arrested the driver, 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette, charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring”

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The 57-year-old driver, Todd Landry, was arrested and charged with 18 counts of negligent injuring and driving while impaired.

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Landry's blood alcohol content was 0.137 percent, nearly twice the legal limit.

Festival organizers canceled the remainder of Saturday's events.

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Investigation and Response

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office led the investigation with Louisiana State Police assistance.

Authorities stated the crash does not appear to have been intentional.

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At least 13 injured people were transported to hospitals, with four in critical condition.

The festival began canceling events immediately after the crash.

Governor Landry issued a statement praying for all affected.

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