"More than 20 people were injured on Saturday after an alleged drunk driver plowed into pedestrians at a Louisiana parade celebrating the Lao New Year."
"The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's office does not believe the act was intentional."
"Videos posted to social media showed a chaotic scene with several people on the ground near a blue vehicle."
"This year's annual Louisiana Lao New Year began on Friday and was scheduled to run through Sunday."
Over 20 individuals sustained injuries when an alleged drunk driver crashed into pedestrians during a Louisiana parade for the Lao New Year. The driver is in custody, and authorities report some injuries are serious. Eleven people were transported by ground and two by air. The sheriff's office does not believe the incident was intentional. Videos from the scene showed chaos, and Louisiana's governor expressed prayers and gratitude for first responders. The festival, celebrating Laotian culture, began on Friday and was set to continue through Sunday.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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