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A two-year-old boy has died after a taxi struck him in a northeast Calgary parking lot on Sunday afternoon, police confirmed. The incident marks the city’s tenth pedestrian fatality of the year.
Child Wandered from Parents Before the Collision
Calgary police say the boy had been with his parents shortly before the accident. However, he wandered away from them in the parking lot before the taxi hit him. The exact circumstances that led to the collision remain under investigation.
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After the impact, the taxi driver transported the child and his parents directly to hospital. Despite those efforts, the boy did not survive his injuries.
Investigation Underway
Police are now actively investigating the death. Authorities have not yet released further details about the location of the parking lot or the identity of those involved. The investigation is ongoing.
The tragedy adds to a troubling toll for Calgary pedestrians in 2026. The boy’s death is the tenth pedestrian fatality recorded in the city this year. Officials have not commented on whether any charges are expected in connection with the incident.
Pedestrian safety in parking lots has long been a concern for road safety advocates. Children are particularly vulnerable in these environments because drivers often have limited visibility at low speeds. Calgary authorities have not yet indicated whether they plan to release further public safety guidance following this incident.
