Deadly Kansas soccer field crash killed two; driver released while investigation continues, no charges filed
Reported by The Independent · October 18, 2026
Crash during youth game
The pickup truck struck multiple children and adults during a weekend youth soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex in northeast Wichita, police said. The crash happened Saturday.
Two people killed
Ten other people, ranging in age from 5 to 68, were taken to area hospitals. Their injuries were described as non-serious.
Investigation continues
The woman was released without charges, police said Sunday. No charges have been filed to date. Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan said officers and investigators would keep working to determine what happened.
Key points
- The Saturday crash at a Wichita youth soccer game killed two people and injured 10 others.
- The woman driving the pickup was released without charges as the investigation continues.
- The people killed were Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, of McPherson, Kansas.
- Police described the 10 other victims’ injuries as non-serious.