NEW ORLEANS — The University of Georgia Athletic Association released a statement after investigators said a driver intentionally drove around police barricades and struck and killed several people early Wednesday in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

“We are deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred in New Orleans,” the statement reads. “All team personnel and members of the official team travel party have been accounted for. Currently, we are in contact with local law enforcement as well as representatives from the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff and are continuing to gather more information. Our prayers are with all those who traveled here for the Sugar Bowl and entire New Orleans community.”

University of Georgia president Jere Morehead confirmed via statement that a UGA student was critically injured. The student had not been identified as of mid-day Wednesday.

Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks, who is from the state of Louisiana, also put out a statement on the matter.

“Our prayers are with everyone involved in this horrific event, and we are here to support them in any way possible. As a native Louisianian, I know how special this place is,” Brooks said. “The people of New Orleans and this entire community are resilient and will remain strong during this time of healing.”

While neither the school nor Brooks commented on the status of the game, New Orleans police chief Anne Kirkpatrick said the game will be played as scheduled, according to an ESPN report.

The Caesars Superdome, the sight of Wednesday’s game between Georgia and Notre Dame, was on lockdown Wednesday morning as security sweeps were conducted. The venue is roughly 20 blocks from where the attack took place.

The Georgia team hotel is also located in the French Quarter and the team was huddled there this morning.

There will be a press conference on at 1 p.m. CT to provide further updates on the situation.