Brief
Woman released after truck drives into Wichita youth soccer game, killing two
Police say the driver remains in custody pending toxicology and vehicle‑examination results.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 34‑year‑old woman was released without charges on Sunday after her pickup truck drove onto a youth soccer field at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday evening, killing two people and injuring ten, police said.
What happened
According to the Wichita Police Department, the driver entered a parking space near the fields, then accelerated onto the field where a youth game was in progress. The crash struck spectators, killing 6‑year‑old Adrian Cole and 35‑year‑old Nicholas Schafer, both residents of McPherson, Kansas, and wounding ten others.
What the reports add
The Associated Press report notes that the woman was released pending the results of toxicology tests and a mechanical examination of the vehicle. The New York Post adds that the vehicle was a Chevrolet pickup and that police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash.
What was said
The police department said, “No charges have been filed at this time, and investigators continue working to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.” The quote is attributed to the department in the New York Post article.
How it came about
Felo News previously covered the incident on 17 October, reporting that the driver was taken into custody after the crash at the Stryker Sports Complex (Two killed and several injured after vehicle drives through soccer game in Wichita). The current updates confirm the driver’s release while the investigation proceeds.
Key facts
- A 34‑year‑old woman drove a pickup truck onto a youth soccer field in Wichita, killing two and injuring ten. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The victims were 6‑year‑old Adrian Cole and 35‑year‑old Nicholas Schafer, both from McPherson, Kansas. (nypost.com)
- The driver was released without charges pending toxicology and vehicle‑examination results. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com
- [2] nypost.com
- [3] independent.co.uk
