Key takeaways:
- At least 13 people were injured when a vehicle struck pedestrians at a Lao New Year parade in New Iberia, Louisiana.
- Acadian Ambulance transported 11 patients by ground and two by air following the incident.
- The driver is in custody, and preliminary investigations indicate the crash was not intentional.
At least 13 people were injured Saturday when a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians during a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in New Iberia, Louisiana, authorities said. The incident occurred at the corner of Savannakhet and Melancon Road as the Louisiana Lao New Year event, marking the Buddhist New Year, was underway.
The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that several individuals sustained injuries, some believed to be serious. Acadian Ambulance confirmed it transported 11 patients by ground and two by air following the crash.
The driver involved in the incident is currently in custody, though officials have not released their identity. According to a preliminary investigation by the sheriff’s office, the incident does not appear to have been intentional. The investigation remains ongoing.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed his concern on social media, writing, “Sharon and I are praying for all those affected, and are grateful for the first responders who have responded to the scene.”
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