VIDEO: Multiple people injured after SUV drives into Native American parade in New Mexico 

A vehicle drove through a Native American ceremonial parade in New Mexico on Thursday, injuring several people. 

An SUV drove through the annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial parade in Gallup, New Mexico, according to the New Mexico State Police. 

Videos shared on social media show the moment when the Chevrolet Tahoe goes through the parade at a high speed while a group of children was performing traditional dances in the street. People immediately start scrambling to get out of the way of the incoming vehicle.  

The SUV hit several pedestrians, vehicles, and a business before it came to a stop. 

A person in a large SUV drove through a Parade celebrating Indigenous heritage in Gallup New Mexico, injuring multiple people incl 2 police officers.⁠

No one was killed.
⁠Driver is in custody.
Police are investigating incident.pic.twitter.com/XqLlBlFGWd

— 𝙶𝚎𝚖™💎🏳️‍🌈🇲🇽🇺🇸 (@Lady_Star_Gem) August 5, 2022

Around 15 individuals were injured with non-life threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals.  

Gallup police later said several people were drinking alcohol inside the SUV, which was parked along the route of the parade. However, as officers approached the SUV, the driver took off, injuring both officers, and headed in the direction of the parade. 

The driver, a 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is accused of aggravated DWI, one count of an accident involving injury/great bodily harm, 14 counts of accident involving injury/not great bodily harm, and other charges, according to state police. Additionally, his license was revoked. 

The two passengers in the vehicle were taken to the Gallup Detox Center. 

Authorities said there is no evidence of a hate crime. 

"We are deeply saddened by this incident. We encourage everyone to attend the remaining Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial events," city officials said. "The city is working with multiple agencies to ensure safety is of the highest priority. We will begin healing together in this celebration of cultural connections."

"We are thankful that no lives were lost due to this senseless act by a few individuals. The perpetrators must be held accountable to the fullest extent. My family and I, as well as many of our Navajo people, witnessed the tragic events firsthand," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a news release. "We saw children who were shedding tears and people shaking with fear and we did our best to comfort them and let them know that everything would be OK."

Thursday was the first night of the 11-day-long ceremonial event. Despite the incident, the Gallup Intertribal Ceremony will continue as scheduled and will host another parade on August 13.