Calgary Toddler, 2, Killed After Being Struck by Taxi in Sunridge Parking Lot
A two-year-old boy died after he was struck by a taxi in a Sunridge Shopping Centre parking lot Sunday evening, Calgary police said. Witnesses are asked to come forward.
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A two-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a taxi in a parking lot at Sunridge Shopping Centre in northeast Calgary on Sunday evening, according to the Calgary Police Service.
Police said the collision happened at about 5:35 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at the shopping centre at 2525 36 St. N.E. The boy was with his parents near their vehicle when he ran into the parking lot thoroughfare, where he was struck and run over by a taxi, police said.
The taxi driver, described by police as a man in his 50s, stopped his vehicle immediately. The child did not survive.
Investigation continues
Police said their investigation into the collision is ongoing. According to the Calgary Police Service, this is the 10th pedestrian death in Calgary in 2026 and the city's 33rd traffic fatality of the year overall.
Witnesses and dashcam footage sought
Police are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who has dashcam footage of it, to come forward. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
- Calgary Police Service: 403-266-1234
- Crime Stoppers (TALK): 1-800-222-8477
- Crime Stoppers (TYPE): www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
- Crime Stoppers (APP): P3 Tips
Anyone contacting police should refer to case number CA26504608/5702.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Calgary Police Service
