Photo: RCMP is seeking witnesses to this hit and run. Submitted.

On March 12, 2026, at 5:43 p.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a hit and run involving a gold-coloured Acura SUV and a pedestrian, on Cobblestone Blvd in Airdrie. Two children were shovelling snow off the sidewalk with their mother when one of the children was struck by the SUV after it lost control and drove onto the sidewalk. The SUV then hit a tree and fled the scene, driving south bound on Cobblestone Blvd.

The vehicle was believed to have two occupants: a female driver and male passenger. The female is described as between 16 and 20 years old, medium coloured skin and she was wearing a white toque. The male is believed to be between 16 and 18 years old.   

The vehicle was located abandoned and has since been seized.

Thankfully, the 6-year-old child only received minor injuries because of this incident.

RCMP is seeking witnesses to this hit and run. Anyone with information about this incident, or can identify the suspect, is asked to please contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).