Multiple people injured after car strikes pedestrians at Lao New Year parade in Louisiana
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A man has been charged with driving under the influence in a crash that injured more than a dozen revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in Louisiana. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Todd Landry was also charged with 18 counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, as well as one count each of possession of alcohol in a vehicle and careless driving, according to jail and court records.
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Main Idea: Todd Landry was charged after a car crash injured 18 people at a Lao New Year parade in Louisiana.
Key Points:
- Louisiana State Police said Landry, 57, showed signs of impairment and had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.
- He was charged with driving under the influence, 18 counts of vehicular negligent injuring, careless driving, and having alcohol in a vehicle.
- The crash happened during a Buddhist New Year event in Broussard, and some of the injuries were serious.
- Festival organizers canceled Saturday night’s music events and said they were focused on helping victims and working with authorities.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The crash injured many paradegoers, which can raise fears at public events and strain emergency crews, hospitals, and local resources.
Positive Impact
Louisiana State Police can use the case to reinforce drunk-driving enforcement and remind communities about parade safety.
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Named driver charged with DUI and multiple counts of vehicular negligent injuring; central subject of the crash coverage.
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State law-enforcement agency that identified the driver and described evidence of impairment.
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Louisiana governor quoted reacting to the incident; mentioned but not a central actor in the crash itself.
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