Multiple people injured after car strikes pedestrians at Lao New Year parade in Louisiana

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 10 minutes agoU.S. newsU.S. newsMultiple people injured after car strikes pedestrians at Lao New Year parade in Louisiana The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office said: "Based on the preliminary investigation, this does not appear to be an intentional act." Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 4, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT / Updated April 4, 2026, 5:31 PM EDTBy Marlene Lenthang and Meriam BouarroujSeveral people were injured when a car struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year in Louisiana, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The car struck "multiple pedestrians" Saturday afternoon at the corner of Savannakhet and Melancon Road in New Iberia, the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office told NBC News. A Louisiana Lao New Year event celebrating the Buddhist new year was underway at the time."Several individuals sustained injuries, some of which are believed to be serious," the sheriff's office said. Acadian Ambulance said on X it transported 11 patients by ground and two by air in the incident.The driver is in custody, the sheriff's office said, without disclosing their name. "Based on the preliminary investigation, this does not appear to be an intentional act," the sheriff's office said. The investigation is ongoing.Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on Facebook: "Sharon and I are praying for all those affected, and are grateful for the first responders who have responded to the scene."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMarlene LenthangMarlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.Meriam BouarroujMeriam Bouarrouj is an NBC News assignment editor.