UPDATE ON DRUNK DRIVING CRASH AT ENDYMION PARADE
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is continuing their investigation into a drunk
driving incident that occurred last night at the intersection of North
Carrollton and Orleans Avenue.
Of the 28 victims reported at the scene: 21 patients
transported by EMS with 7 declining EMS on scene. Ages ranged from 1 year
old to patients in their 50s. At least 3 remained hospitalized overnight
with moderate to serious injuries. There were no fatalities.
The driver in this incident, identified as Neilson Rizzuto
(DOB: 12/26/1991), was arrested at the scene and later charged with two counts
of first-degree negligent vehicular injuring, one count of hit-and-run driving
causing serious injury and one count of reckless operation of a vehicle. The
suspect was administered a Standard Field Sobriety test, which he failed. A
breath alcohol test determined the suspect’s alcohol level was .232%--- nearly
three times the legal limit. The investigation is ongoing.
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