Kansas Soccer Field Incident: Victim's Father Speaks Out

Kansas Soccer Field Tragedy 6-Year-Old Victim's Father Speaks Out Published October 19, 2026 12:28 PM PDT 6-year-old Cole Adrien died Saturday when a soccer mom in Kansas drove her pickup truck across a soccer field at a youth sports complex, and now his father is speaking out ... and remembering his son. Cole's father, Chris Adrian, told the New York Times the family is heartbroken over his tragic death. Chris told the outlet in a text message Sunday, "Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face." Cole's dad adds ... "He was the joy and light of our community. His pure heart was open to everyone. He had the best laugh. He was a friend with everyone, young or old." The soccer mom who was behind the wheel in the fatal incident plowed through a crowd of people at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita ... leaving two people dead and 10 people injured. 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer is the other victim ... and one of his relatives told the NYT the family wasn't ready to speak to the media. The driver was released and has not been charged with a crime ... though the Wichita Police Department says she was drug tested and law enforcement is conducting a mechanical examination of her pickup truck. Related articles Kansas Soccer Accident RIP Family Current Events TMZ Sports Soccer News