A tragic incident at the Stryker sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, has resulted in the deaths of two people, including a child. The event occurred during a soccer game when a vehicle drove directly onto the field, striking multiple people.
Aaron Moses of the Wichita police department confirmed in a news conference on Saturday that the driver of the vehicle is currently in custody. According to authorities, two juveniles were also inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Police have confirmed that one child and one adult died at the scene; however, their names and ages are being withheld until family members can be notified.
A witness described the scene to local news station KWCH, reporting that a black pickup truck was seen “plowing through the youth soccer fields.” The vehicle reportedly struck several individuals before finally coming to a stop 100 to 200 yards further down the field. The witness recounted seeing dozens of emergency responders on-site, providing aid and performing CPR on the victims. Those injured in the crash were transported to area hospitals, though the current extent of their injuries remains unknown.
The Wichita police department has not yet determined how the vehicle entered the field or at what speed it was traveling. Law enforcement officials have established a portal for the public to submit any video evidence of the incident as they continue their investigation. In the wake of the tragedy, the city has announced that all events scheduled at the Stryker soccer complex are canceled until further notice.
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu expressed her condolences via social media, stating, “I’m heartbroken by reports of a tragic incident at Stryker Sports Complex. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially the children and families involved.”
A witness told local news station KWCH that a black pickup truck was seen “plowing through the youth soccer fields”. The truck hit multiple people before stopping 100-200 yards down the fields, the witness said. They reported seeing dozens of emergency responders giving aid and CPR to the victims.
