Toddler in stroller dies after being hit by Jeep in south Calgary: ‘Tragic loss of life’

A toddler died after a collision on Sunday afternoon in south Calgary’s Haysboro area.

The crash happened around 4:30 p.m., in the intersection of Hull Avenue S.W. and Horton Road S.W., just off Macleod Trail near the Heritage LRT Station.

Police said a toddler was being pushed in a stroller by two adults in a marked crosswalk when a Jeep turned into the intersection and hit the stroller.

The child was taken to hospital, where police say they were pronounced dead about an hour and a half later.

“I can’t even imagine what the parents are going through today, especially on Family Day,” said Ward 11 councillor Rob Ward, who represents people in that part of Calgary.

“Just a tragic loss of life.”

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Calgary has recorded seven fatal crashes so far in the first six weeks of 2026 and Ward believes Sunday’s fatal crash reinforces a broader issue across the entire city.

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“Too many drivers are not giving their full attention to the road and this is the consequences of when we don’t give full attention to driving,” Ward said.

None of the adults pushing the stroller were injured and police say the driver of the Jeep remained at the scene and is cooperating.

Calgary police said scenes involving children are emotional for all first responders.

“Its very hard, not only for our members, but for fire, EMS,” said Calgary police acting Insp. Mike Anderson. “They did everything they could but ultimately were not successful.

“These collisions, they have a massive impact on our members on first responders and the greater community as well.”

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Gina Kadri and her husband Anthony Salazar were walking in the area of Horton Road and Hull Avenue with their own toddler when they came across the crash.

“We seen police over here. We actually seen the stretcher. We didn’t physically see nobody in the stretcher,” said Salazar.

When they had learned that it was a two-year-old toddler who was hit as their parents pushed them in a stroller, it hit too close to home for the couple.

“I got crushed cause she’s one,” said Kadri referring to her own daughter. “I kinda like, if I’m pushing her in the stroller that day it’ll be devastating,” says Kadri.

Ward said he’s already advocating for safety improvements at two crosswalks in his constituency but drivers have a responsibility to pay attention behind the wheel.

“Council continues to look at targeted safety measures and data-driven pedestrian improvements and enforcement in high risk areas, but community safety, ultimately it starts with each of us,” Ward  said.

“You know, we can mark a crosswalk as well as we can — but if we’re not paying attention, that’s when tragedies like this can happen.”

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Speed and intoxication are not considered to be factors in the collision, police said.

— With files from The Canadian Press