Hit-and-Run Alert: Youth Struck by Pickup in Parkland County

Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview

On the night of June 14, 2026, a youth pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Larrys Road near Range Road 15 in Parkland County, Alberta. The involved vehicle did not remain at the scene. Parkland RCMP are actively investigating this serious hit-and-run and are appealing to the public for information.

The collision happened on a gravel road between approximately 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.. The youth was later found on the roadway, where EMS assessed and treated the injured pedestrian. Investigators believe a specific pickup truck is linked to the incident, and they are calling on anyone who was driving in the area, especially with dash cameras, to assist. For broader context on local trends, residents can review Parkland County crime statistics and safety data to better understand how traffic and roadway incidents affect their community.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details & Request for Public Assistance

According to Parkland RCMP, officers were dispatched at approximately 11:13 p.m. on June 14, 2026, after receiving a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident involving a youth on Larrys Road near Range Road 15 in Parkland County, Alta.

Through their investigation, police determined the following:

• The collision occurred between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 14, 2026.
• The suspect vehicle is described as an older, dark-coloured Chevrolet pickup truck.
• The truck reportedly had a grey canopy.
• The vehicle is believed to have a burnt-out headlight.
• The vehicle was travelling along a gravel section of Larrys Road when it struck the youth pedestrian.
• The driver did not remain at the scene and left the area after the collision.
• The injured youth was located on the roadway and treated by EMS for injuries.

Police stress that leaving an injured person behind after a collision is a serious and unacceptable act. They are urging whoever was involved in driving the described vehicle to come forward and speak with investigators.

Call for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to actively support this investigation. If you were in the area or have any relevant footage or information, your assistance could be critical in understanding what happened and ensuring accountability.

Parkland RCMP are specifically seeking:

• Any witnesses who were on or near Larrys Road and Range Road 15 between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 14, 2026.
• Any dashcam video from that timeframe that shows an older dark Chevrolet pickup with a grey canopy and possibly a burnt-out headlight.

How to contact police with information:

• Call the Parkland RCMP non-emergency line: 825-220-7267
• If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers:
  • Phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
  • Online: P3Tips.com
  • Via the “P3 Tips” app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Your information, even if it seems minor, may help investigators identify the involved vehicle and driver. Community members in surrounding areas such as Parkland Beach can also stay informed by reviewing local crime and safety data for Parkland Beach, Alberta, which highlights the importance of reporting roadway incidents and suspicious vehicles.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, hit-and-run incidents involving youth are a critical public safety concern across Alberta. Rural and semi-rural roads, like those in Parkland County, often have lower visibility, limited lighting, and mixed use by vehicles, pedestrians, and sometimes cyclists or farm traffic, which increases risk during evening hours.

To help reduce these risks, we encourage residents to adopt a few key safety practices: drivers should reduce speed on gravel and rural roads at night and ensure all headlights and brake lights are functioning properly; pedestrians, especially youth, should walk facing traffic where possible, avoid distractions like headphones in low-visibility areas, and wear bright or reflective clothing after dark. Most importantly, whenever a collision occurs, remaining at the scene and calling emergency services is not only a legal duty but a life-saving action. Timely tips from the public—such as dashcam footage, descriptions of vehicles, or observations of damage to a neighbour’s truck—often make the difference in resolving cases like this and strengthening safety for the entire region.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.