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Wichita Driver Released After Soccer Crash
Wichita woman driving truck into soccer field killed two, injured 11 won't face criminal charges.
In brief
Wichita woman driving truck into soccer field killed two, injured 11 won't face criminal charges. Wichita DA says driver asleep before crash won't be charged after killing two, injuring 11 at youth soccer game. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Crash Details
Driver crashed into Wichita Kansas soccer field killing two people and injuring 11 others.
Driver Released
Unidentified driver won't be criminally charged by Sedgwick County DA.
Driver's Condition
Driver was reportedly asleep before incident and not under influence of drugs or alcohol.
Timeline of Events
Driver left home at 7 a.m. traveled 200 miles to soccer game, arrived at 10:40 a.m., left for lunch at 1:20 p.m.
Nap Incident
Driver reclined seat to sleep while children placed sunshields blocking windshield.
Investigation Findings
Truck could remain parked against 7-inch curb even if left in drive, driver shifted into drive accidentally while asleep.
DA's Statement
DA said driver was asleep before incident and not intentionally driving truck into field.
The short version
Wichita DA says driver asleep before crash won't be charged after killing two, injuring 11 at youth soccer game.
