Trial dates set for Red Deer man charged in downtown crash

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RCMP say the driver of the white SUV was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of the truck fled from the scene on foot. Mounties say the truck drove onto the sidewalk, causing damage to a downtown building, and City of Red Deer property. Several lamp posts, garbage cans, and a fire hydrant were damaged.  

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Fortunately, police say no other people were injured because of the collision.  

RCMP’s investigation determined the truck was previously stolen out of Red Deer, Alta., and had fled from Blackfalds RCMP earlier that day. Officers were able to identify the driver of the truck, who they say is well known to police.  

On Feb. 22, 2026, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) located the male suspect, and he was arrested without incident.  

Nathaniel Tardif, was charged with:  

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm 

• Fail to stop after accident 

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 

• Flight from Peace Officer 

• Operate motor vehicle while prohibited 

If you have any information regarding criminal activity within Red Deer, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. 

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