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"Based on the preliminary investigation, this does not appear to be an intentional act."
— Rebecca Melancon , Other
"Sharon and I are praying for all those affected, and are grateful for the first responders who have responded to the scene."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"We are profoundly saddened by news of the incident near the festival grounds. We are praying for the victims and for their families during this difficult time."
— Todd Landry , Other
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Republican Governor Jeff Landry celebrated the ruling regarding the Ten Commandments law.
Rebecca Melancon is a spokesperson for the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office.
Todd Landry was arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a crowd at a Louisiana parade.
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A 57-year-old man, Todd Landry, was arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a crowd at a Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring at least 15 people. Police reported Landry had a BAC of 0.137% and faced multiple charges, including negligent injuring and having an open container. The festival organizers canceled evening events following the tragic incident.
Louisiana police have charged a man with impaired driving after his car slammed into a crowd during a community parade on April 4, injuring several people, some critically. The 57-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, and careless operation. He is also accused of having an open container with an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle.
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. Louisiana State Police arrested the driver, 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette, Louisiana, following the incident. He was charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, careless operation, and open container.
Louisiana police have charged a man with impaired driving after his car slammed into a crowd during a community parade on Saturday, injuring several people, some critically. The 57-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, and careless operation. He is also accused of having an open container with an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle.
A vehicle struck a group of revelers during a Lao New Year celebration in rural Louisiana, injuring around 15 people, some seriously. The 57-year-old driver was arrested and charged with impaired, negligent, and careless driving, as well as possessing an open alcohol container. Authorities stated the crash appeared accidental rather than intentional.
A Louisiana festival turned into a scary situation when a driver plowed into a crowd during a Lao New Year Parade, leaving at least 15 people injured. The driver showed clear signs of impairment at the scene, with a BAC of 0.137%. He was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including driving while impaired and 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring.
Louisiana police have charged a man with impaired driving after his car slammed into a crowd during a community parade on Saturday, injuring several people, some critically. The 57-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, and careless operation following the incident in New Iberia, Louisiana.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 4, 2026, Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office requested Louisiana State Police Troop I to assist with a crash involving multiple pedestrians in the area of Savannaket Street and Melancon Road in Broussard. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette. During the Lao New Year Parade, the vehicle Landry was driving struck multiple pedestrians. During the investigation, Landry showed signs of impairment and ultimately submitted a breath sample indicating a BAC of 0.137g%. Troopers arrested Landry and booked him into the Iberia Parish jail for Driving while Impaired (1st Offense) and First-Degree Negligent Injuring (18 counts), Careless Operation, and Open Container.
A 57-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving after crashing into a crowd at a Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring at least 15 people. Police reported the driver had a BAC of 0.137% and faced multiple charges, including negligent injuring and having an open container. The festival organizers canceled evening events following the tragic incident.
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