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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Two-Year-Old Dies After Pedestrian Collision in Calgary
A two-year-old boy was killed late Sunday afternoon after being struck by a taxi in a shopping centre parking lot in northeast Calgary. The incident is the city's second pedestrian fatality in just one week.
Details of the Parking Lot Accident
The child ran into the thoroughfare of the parking lot near the Winner’s store, located in the 2500 block of 36th Street N.E., when he was hit by a taxi. According to the Calgary Police Service, the taxi driver transported the boy and his family to the nearby Peter Lougheed hospital. The child later succumbed to his injuries.
Calgary Police Investigation Underway
The Calgary Police Service traffic section is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the pedestrian collision. Authorities have not released further details about the ongoing investigation.
Recent Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
This is the second pedestrian death in Calgary within a week. On October 26, a man was struck and killed in the Martindale area, also in northeast Calgary. The following day, another serious pedestrian collision occurred, prompting warnings from police and a city councillor for drivers and pedestrians to be vigilant, especially as daylight hours shorten.
Broader Context: Traffic Fatalities in Calgary
According to police data, Calgary has experienced 27 fatal collisions in 2026, resulting in 33 deaths, 10 of which have involved pedestrians. In September, a woman was struck and killed by a bus in the southwest community of Somerset.
Alberta Road Safety Concerns
A report presented to city council in June highlighted that Calgary's road safety was trending in the wrong direction, with the RCMP stating in September that 2026 was on track to be the deadliest year on Alberta roads. This past weekend alone saw two additional fatal highway accidents: a teenager was killed and two others seriously injured in a crash near the town of Bassano, while a separate rollover incident near Cremona resulted in two deaths and left another person in critical condition.
Source: cbc.ca.
