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Driver released without charges after pickup kills boy, 6, and man
Driver released without charges after pickup truck kills boy and man at Kansas soccer field.
In brief
Driver released without charges after pickup truck kills boy and man at Kansas soccer field. A 34-year-old woman was released without charges after a pickup truck plowed through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Originally reported by Fox News.
Driver released without charges
A 34-year-old woman was released without charges after a pickup truck plowed through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.
Two killed, including 6-year-old boy
Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, both of McPherson, Kansas, were killed in the crash.
10 injured, 11 hospitalized
Five children and five adults were hospitalized after the truck drove through the soccer game at Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Driver had children in truck
The driver had two children inside the pickup and another child playing soccer on a different field at the complex.
Investigations ongoing
Authorities have not confirmed whether the crash was intentional, a medical emergency, or another factor.
Soccer community affected
Sporting Wichita Academy said the tragedy shook a soccer community built around families and teammates.
Restaurant offers support
Meddys pledged to donate 20% of revenue from Wichita and Salina locations to affected families through Oct. 24.
The short version
A 34-year-old woman was released without charges after a pickup truck plowed through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.
