Driver Crashes Into Crowd, Injuring More Than a Dozen at Louisiana Community Event

A suspect was arrested and charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, along with other charges.

Police work the scene after several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year, in Broussard, La., on April 4, 2026. WBRZ via AP

More than a dozen people were injured when a motorist struck a crowd of people gathered at a community event in Broussard, Louisiana, on April 4.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office initially reported that its deputies responded to a crash on the corner of Savannakhet and Melancon Road. People were gathering in the area at the time as part of a Lao New Year celebration.