Kansas DA says no charges in fatal Wichita soccer field crash

Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said the unidentified 34-year-old driver whose truck entered a youth soccer field in Wichita, killing two people and injuring 10, will not face criminal charges. Bennett said Kansas law did not support charges because investigators found no evidence that she intentionally caused the crash or knew the truck remained in drive.

The crash occurred Oct. 17 at the Stryker Sports Complex. The people killed were Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35. The 10 injured people ranged in age from 5 to 68, according to Bennett’s report. The driver’s name was not released because she was not charged.

Bennett said toxicology results showed no evidence of impairment. Wichita police said investigators found no mechanical fault in the truck. The investigation included interviews with more than 30 witnesses, according to Bennett’s report.

The report said the driver told investigators she had reclined her seat to sleep and woke to the truck moving, her children screaming and people outside shouting. She said she was disoriented and tried to press the brake. Bennett’s account said evidence indicated the truck was likely still in drive after it stopped...