Two killed, including a child, after vehicle drives onto youth soccer field in Kansas

A vehicle drove onto a soccer field during a game at the Stryker soccer complex in Wichita, Kansas, in the United States, killing two people, including a child. Police confirmed the deaths on Saturday, 17 October. Several other people were injured.

The driver

Aaron Moses of the Wichita police department said at a news conference that the driver is in custody. He said two juveniles were also in the vehicle. Police have not said who the driver or the juveniles are, or how old they are.

The victims

One child died at the scene, and one adult was also killed. Police have not released names or ages of the dead until their families are notified. The injured were taken to hospitals, and the extent of their injuries is not known. Moses called the incident a tragedy.

Witness account

A witness told local news station KWCH that a black pickup truck was seen plowing through the youth soccer fields. According to the witness, the truck hit several people before stopping 100–200 yards (roughly 90–180 metres) down the fields. The witness reported seeing dozens of emergency responders giving aid and CPR to the victims.

Investigation

Moses said he did not know how fast the vehicle was travelling or how it got onto the field. Officials are still investigating. The city has said that all events at the soccer complex are canceled until further notice.