# Police await toxicology report after driver kills 2 at Wichita youth soccer game

> Driver released without charges after truck kills 2 at Wichita youth soccer game.
- Title: Police await toxicology report after driver kills 2 at…
- Summary: Driver released without charges after truck kills 2 at Wichita youth soccer game. A 34-year-old woman drove a truck onto a youth soccer field in Wichita…
- Keywords: soccer, crash, kansas, wichita, driver, toxicology, police, injury, youth, soccer game, news, politics
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/police-await-toxicology-report-after-driver-kills-2-at-wichita-youth-soccer-game
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:48:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: soccer, crash, kansas, wichita, driver, toxicology, police, injury, youth, soccer game, news, politics
## Family reaction
Cole Adrian's father said his son was a joyful community member with a pure heart.

> Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face
## Truck incident
A 34-year-old woman drove a dark Chevrolet truck onto a youth soccer field in Wichita, Kansas.
## Fatalities and injuries
Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer died at the scene; 11 others were injured, including five children.
## Driver status
Police released the driver without charges, saying she is cooperating with investigators.
## Driver details
The driver is from Garden City, Kansas, and has a valid driver’s license with no outstanding warrants.
## Injury details
Ten injured people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries; the 11th had medical complications.
## Community response
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan praised bystanders for providing life-saving assistance until emergency services arrived.
## Venue impact
The Stryker Sports Complex canceled all events, and a state flag football championship was suspended.
## Mayor statement
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu called the incident a heartbreaking day for the community.
## U.S. Soccer response
U.S. Soccer expressed heartbreak and pledged support for the impacted families.
## Driver background
The driver is the mother of two children playing at a nearby field, according to police.
## Investigation status
Police have not determined if the crash was intentional or accidental, and are awaiting toxicology results.
## Witness accounts
Witnesses heard the truck’s engine revving before it struck people, causing panic.
## Emergency response
Emergency workers arrived in about 10 minutes after the incident occurred.
## Stryker Sports Complex
The complex hosts youth sports leagues from under-5 age groups through adults.
## Safety concerns
The incident raised questions about vehicle access and safety barriers at public sports facilities.
## Key takeaway

A 34-year-old woman drove a truck onto a youth soccer field in Wichita, Kansas, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, and injuring 11 others.