New Orleans authorities are investigating after a woman was hit by a parade float Wednesday night at the Krewe of Nyx parade, the New Orleans Police Department said in a news release.
The woman, police said, died at the scene. Not much is known about what happened before the incident, police chief Shaun Ferguson said during a news conference, but the parade was allowed to continue after it was re-routed around the incident."The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family," the release said.
Julie Lea, the captain for the Krewe of Nyx, called the incident a"tragic occurrence," according to CNN affiliate WVUE.Read More"The parade takes a backseat when something like this happens on the route. On behalf of the entire Krewe of NYX. Along with the City of New Orleans, we offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the individual involved," Lea said in a statement said, according to the news station.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman Killed After Being Run Over by Mardi Gras Float in New OrleansThe incident happened during Krewe of Nyx parade, which kicked off at 6:30 p.m. local time
Read more »
Drew Brees Says He's Returning for 2020 NFL Season with New Orleans SaintsIt's a beautiful day for Who Dat Nation -- Drew Brees just announced he's coming back.
Read more »
New York Film Festival Appoints Eugene Hernandez New Director, Taps Dennis Lim As Director Of ProgrammingEugene Hernandez, the deputy executive director of Film at Lincoln Center and founder of IndieWire, has been named director of the New York Film Festival. He’ll will work closely with Dennis Lim, w…
Read more »
Lili Reinhart Adopts Adorable New Rescue Puppy: 'This Is My New Baby!''He has quickly become a great love of mine,' the actress wrote of her new dog
Read more »
Yves Tumor Gets Diabolical in Video for New Single 'Gospel for a New Century,' Announces New Album.YvesTumor is having some devilish fun in new video 'Gospel for a New Century,' the lead single off 'Heaven to a Tortured Mind' (April 3, WarpRecords):
Read more »
Holly Willoughby's Instagram fans are obsessed with her new Marks & Spencer shoesThis Morning presenter Holly Willoughby - who's off our TV screens this week because of school half-term - took to Instagram on Friday to show off a gorgeous dress from Marks & Spencer which she teamed with a pair of flatform brogue shoes as well.
Read more »