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Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured

Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured

Summary

A 34-year-old Kansas woman drove a truck into a youth soccer game in Wichita, killing a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Eleven others aged between five and 68 were injured, and the incident is under investigation with no clear motive yet.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened on Saturday at about 3:30 pm at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
  • Two people died: a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, both from McPherson, Kansas.
  • Eleven others were injured, including children as young as five and adults up to 68 years old.
  • The driver is a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, who was taken into custody.
  • Police confirmed the woman had a valid driver's license and no outstanding warrants.
  • Two juveniles were in the truck with the driver when the incident occurred.
  • The soccer complex canceled all events until further notice, and a local youth soccer club expressed condolences.
  • The Kansas State High School Activities Association suspended planned flag football games scheduled at the complex.
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