ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A University of Georgia student was among the several people injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street just hours before the university’s football team was set to play in the Sugar Bowl, according to UGA officials.
UGA President Jere Morehead said the student, who has not been identified, was critically injured and is getting medical treatment.
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“I have spoken to the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community,” Morehead said. “I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical personnel who are caring for the injured. As we continue to hold the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers, the university will do everything in its power to support those in our community who have been impacted by this unspeakable event.”
Law enforcement officials said a man drove a pickup truck through the crowd in the French Quarter early New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring 30 others. According to New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, the man, who has not been identified, drove a truck intentionally at high speed into the crowd and also shot two police officers. The officers are in stable condition.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
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Thousands of fans are expected to flood the Caesars Superdome to watch the University of Georgia face off against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs quarterfinal game.
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UGA student critically injured after car plows into crowd on Bourbon Street
