A two-year-old boy died after being struck by a taxi in a parking lot at Sunridge Mall in Calgary on Sunday evening. Police confirmed the incident occurred when the child wandered away from his father and ran across a parking area. The taxi was reportedly traveling at a moderate speed when it collided with the boy. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The boy’s father was present at the mall and was reportedly in shock following the incident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision and have not yet released details about the driver’s condition. The incident has sparked concern among local residents and parents, with many calling for increased safety measures in public parking areas.
This is the second child-related accident at Sunridge Mall in the past year. Last summer, a three-year-old girl was injured after falling into a fountain at the same location. The mall has since installed additional signage and safety barriers, but incidents continue to draw attention. The Calgary Police Service is expected to release a full report in the coming days.
