In New Orleans man is accused of driving a truck while drunk. He crashed into the crowd, injuring 28 people. The level of alcohol in the blood of the suspect was exceeded 3 times the permissible norms, police said.
25-year-old suspect Neilson Rizzuto could face lots of charges. Rizzuto had a level of alcohol in the blood of 232%, said the police on Sunday. Officers used a breathalyzer to determine the level of alcohol in the blood, said a spokesman on matters of public information Ambria Washington.
Police chief Michael Harrison said the suspect, who was driving a pickup truck struck two cars before he crashed into the crowd, he was in the highest degree in the state of alcoholic intoxication. Among the injured are children.
None of the injuries were not life-threatening, officials said. A total of 21 people were hospitalized, including one woman police officer. 7 other people who were injured refused medical assistance. Harrison said there is no indication that the accident was an act of terrorism. The accident occurred around 6:42 PM (7:42 p.m. Eastern time).
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