A tragic incident occurred during a Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana when a vehicle crashed into a crowd of parade-goers, injuring at least 15 people. Multiple reports indicate that the driver, who is believed to have been impaired, struck pedestrians as they celebrated the festival. Authorities have charged the driver with impaired driving and multiple counts of injuring parade participants. Witnesses described scenes of panic as the car barreled through the crowd, leading to numerous injuries, with some individuals reported in critical condition. Emergency services rushed over 20 injured individuals to hospitals following the incident.