The Calgary Police Service (CPS) was scene of a serious-injury collision that occurred Dec. 26 involving a vehicle stolen from an earlier pharmacy robbery.
CPS were called at around 9:30 a.m. Thursday after reports of a pharmacy robbery that occurred at Pharmasave Millrise, located at 15 Millrise Blvd. S.W. It is believed the suspect assaulted a pharmacist and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
After locating the vehicle, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and continued driving at high rates of speed.
Due to the unsafe driving behaviour, combined with traffic in the area, a decision was made to not pursue the vehicle on the ground, but instead to use HAWCS as not to further endanger the public.
Approximately 18 minutes later, and as the suspect continued to drive dangerously, he ran through a red light at the intersection of Macleod Trail and Southland Drive S.E., striking multiple vehicles.
As a result of the collision, four people were taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition.
Police later confirmed a 9-year-old girl died as a result.
"The youngest victim of a serious-injury collision that occurred earlier today, a nine-year-old girl, has sadly passed away," CPS said in an emailed statement. "We fully recognize the devastating impact on the families of the victims, especially during this time of year, and supports have been offered to help them navigate this difficult time."
One man has been cahrged in relation to the collision which led to the death, and remains in custody.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been notified due to the earlier police involvement attempting to stop this vehicle. They will review this file to determine if an investigation is required in this case.
The incident remains under investigation, and anyone who witnessed the collision or may have footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
