Airdrie Man Charged After Hit-and-Run Injures 17-Year-Old

BREAKING: A man has been charged following a hit-and-run incident that left a 17-year-old girl injured in Airdrie. The incident occurred just after 8:30 a.m. on October 2 at the intersection of Windhaven Gate and Windstone Road S.W. Witnesses reported that the girl was in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a white Dodge Caravan.

According to the Airdrie RCMP, the driver briefly exited his vehicle but appeared “upset” with the teen. After a short exchange, he returned to the car and fled the scene, prompting a swift response from local authorities.

On Monday, RCMP confirmed that a 35-year-old man has been charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident. While his name has not been released due to the information not being sworn, he is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Airdrie on December 11.

This incident has raised significant concerns within the community about pedestrian safety, especially for young individuals at crosswalks. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.

As details continue to emerge, residents are reminded of the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.