Drunk driver strikes crowd at New Iberia festival

On April 4, 2026, 13 people were injured, some seriously, after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a festival in New Iberia, Louisiana. The incident occurred during an event celebrating the Lao Buddhist New Year. Police arrested the 57-year-old driver, identified as Todd Landry. Toxicology tests revealed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.137%, which exceeds the 0.08% legal limit in most U.S. states. Landry faces charges of driving under the influence and vehicular negligent injury. Following the incident, festival organizers canceled the remainder of the scheduled events. The organizers expressed their condolences and stated that they are praying for the victims and their families.