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Wichita soccer game tragedy
Pickup truck driver killed two at Wichita soccer game, police identify victims.
In brief
Pickup truck driver killed two at Wichita soccer game, police identify victims. A 34-year-old woman drove a pickup truck through a Wichita soccer game, killing a 6-year-old child and 35-year-old man. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Victims identified
Police identified six-year-old Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer as killed in the Wichita soccer game.
Injuries reported
Eleven people were taken to hospitals, ten with traumatic but non-life-threatening injuries and one with medical complications.
Vehicle details
A Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a 34-year-old woman from Garden City parked near soccer fields before driving onto one.
Driver status
The driver was taken into custody and released pending toxicology testing and vehicle mechanical examination.
Wichita mayor's statement
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu called the incident a 'heartbreaking day for Wichita' and noted families came to enjoy soccer.
“It’s truly amazing, but I think it’s indicative of the of the Wichita community”
Stryker complex response
Stryker Sports Complex canceled all Sunday games and expects to restart operations on Monday.
The essence
A 34-year-old woman drove a pickup truck through a Wichita soccer game, killing a 6-year-old child and 35-year-old man.
