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Calgary police seek witnesses after taxi kills two-year-old in Sunridge lot
A two-year-old boy died after he ran into a parking lot thoroughfare and was struck by a taxi on Sunday, the city's 10th pedestrian death of 2026.
A two-year-old boy died after a taxi struck and ran over him in a parking lot at Sunridge Shopping Centre in northeast Calgary on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, the City of Calgary said. The collision happened at 5:35 p.m. at 2525 36 St. N.E., when the boy was with his parents near their vehicle and ran into the parking lot thoroughfare.1
The taxi driver, a man in his 50s, stopped his vehicle immediately, the city said. The boy did not survive.1
The death is the 10th pedestrian fatality in Calgary in 2026, and the 33rd traffic fatality overall, according to the city. The city said its investigation continues.1
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to call 403-266-1234, the city said. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app, under case CA26504608/5702.1
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- Investigation into death of pedestrian continues · City of Calgary
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