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New Iberia Parade Vehicle Incident

April 5 – April 5, 2026

Where Things Stand

A driver struck over 15 people with a vehicle during a Lao New Year parade in New Iberia, Louisiana. Police have the driver in custody and currently believe the crash was an accident rather than a deliberate attack. Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause while the injured victims receive treatment at local hospitals.

Key Statements

TThe Guardian

An alleged drunk driver crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, injuring more than 20 people.

This source provides a specific potential cause for the crash and a higher estimate of the number of victims.

CCNN

Authorities state the incident appears to be unintentional and the driver is in custody.

This confirms the current status of the driver and the preliminary findings of the police investigation.

News

At least 15 injured after driver plows into a Louisiana parade - The Boston Globe

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Who is Todd Landry? Suspect who plowed into 15 at Louisiana Lao parade

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At least 13 people injured at Louisiana Lao New Year Festival after vehicle crashes into crowd, driver charged with DWI

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Multiple injured after vehicle struck pedestrians during New Iberia, Louisiana parade

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Multiple injured after vehicle struck pedestrians during New Iberia, Louisiana parade | CNN

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At least 15 hurt after driver plows car into Louisiana parade crowd

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