Alberta RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a man was killed in a hit-and-run at a Petro-Canada station on 78 Street early Thursday morning.
At approximately 4:23 a.m. on April 23, 2026, Peace River RCMP were called to the gas pumps, where a man was found deceased. Surveillance footage revealed that about two hours earlier, a suspect had stolen a vehicle, entered the driver’s seat, and deliberately ran over the victim before fleeing.
The stolen vehicle — a red 2005 Dodge Caravan taxi with Alberta licence plate L98636, white business lettering on the door, and a white taxi lamp on the roof — has since been recovered. Investigators are now seeking public assistance to identify the suspect and trace the vehicle’s movements between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 23.
The suspect was described as wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black t-shirt with a white decal, black boots, and mismatched gloves — one grey and one black.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation with support from Peace River RCMP and the Edmonton Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peace River RCMP at 780-624-6611. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” app.
