At least 13 people were injured after someone drove a vehicle through a Lao New Year Festival parade in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Two people were reportedly airlifted from the scene, while 11 victims were carted away in ambulances, according to a local ambulance service.
Final update from New Iberia incident. Acadian transported a total of 11 patients by ground and two patients by air.
— Acadian Ambulance (@AcadianNews) April 4, 2026
Acadian is responding to New Iberia (LA) where a vehicle hit several parade participants. Initial response was 7 ambulances and 1 Air Med helo. We are sending 3 more ambulances and an addl helicopter
— Acadian Ambulance (@AcadianNews) April 4, 2026
The suspect is reportedly in custody. Videos posted to social media show the aftermath, with many people wounded.
🚨BREAKING: A driver plowed through a parade in New Iberia, Louisiana, injuring at least 16 people, according to the sheriff
— Jack (@jackunheard) April 4, 2026
People are sick. https://t.co/8fceaemoX8
Front end damage is visible on the vehicle thought to be involved in New Iberia, Louisiana. https://t.co/COwvZHj62D pic.twitter.com/jK8tiH4sG5
— Noteworthy News (@newsnoteworthy) April 4, 2026
BREAKING: Over dozen injured, 5 critically, after car plows into parade in New Iberia, Louisiana during Louisiana Lao New Year Festival pic.twitter.com/uP1kmaW8sO
— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) April 4, 2026
Sharon and I are praying for all those affected, and are grateful for the first responders who have responded to the scene. https://t.co/hTuDX9mZ9A
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) April 4, 2026