Car Plows into Lao New Year Parade, Injuring 15

0:00On April 5th, a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a loud new year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday, injuring around 15 people, some seriously. This happened during the annual event in Bursard and New Iberia, where the car ended up in a ditch along the route. Authorities arrested the driver right away, charging him with impaired driving after he tested positive for a high-blood alcohol level. Acadian ambulance rushed in ten units in a helicopter around 2.30 pm, airlifting two patients to hospitals. Firefighters held pre at least one person trapped under the vehicle, and social media videos captured the chaotic scene with folks on the ground. The crash shift the tight-knit lay-ocean community in Long-Zong Village near New Iberia, home to hundreds of families, and a Buddhist temple. The three-day festival draws thousands for Southeast Asian food, music, and family fun, making this a heartbreaking turn during the celebrations. Investigators from the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana State Police ruled

1:00it accidental, not intentional. The 57-year-old driver from John Arett faced extra charges for negligent and careless driving, plus an open alcohol container in his car. Festival organizers expressed deep sadness, canceling the afternoon and evening events, but planning religious services on Sunday to support the. Times and their families as the community heals. Stay informed with US News Today, AI-powered updates.