Police respond to multi-vehicle collision

The Calgary Police Service remains on scene of a serious-injury collision that occurred this morning involving a vehicle stolen from an earlier pharmacy robbery.

We were called at around 9:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, for 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.

The driver was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Charges are pending. 

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.

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