# 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.
- Title: Driver released without charges after pickup kills boy, 6…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/driver-released-without-charges-pickup-kills-boy-6-man-kansas-soccer-field
- Author: Stepheny Price
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wichita, kansas, seahawks, nfl, youth soccer, pickup truck, kansas soccer field, michigan, wichita police, schofield, michigan police, kansas police
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.