Man charged with impaired driving after after hitting Louisiana crowd celebrating Lao New Year
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Alleged drunk driver crashed into Louisiana parade crowd, injuring over 20 people including several seriously.
How This Affects You
If you attend public events or parades, this incident illustrates the ongoing risk of impaired drivers entering pedestrian areas, resulting in mass casualties with limited warning.
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An alleged drunk driver crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in Louisiana on Saturday, injuring more than 20 people. The unidentified driver is in custody following the incident in Iberia Parish, where authorities said some injuries are believed to be serious. Emergency responders transported 11 people by ground and two by air to medical facilities. The crash occurred during a community celebration of Lao New Year, a significant cultural observance for Louisiana's Lao population. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine additional details surrounding the incident.
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The driver is in custody pending investigation by the Iberia parish sheriff's office.
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