A southern Alberta man has been charged following a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision that occurred on July 26, 2025. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

CRIME

Murder charges laid following fatal hit-and-run in Siksika Nation

Jul 29, 2025 | 8:47 AM

The RCMP has laid a trio of charges against a southern Alberta man who is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, five people were walking along the 54 Map 3 Subdivision in the Siksika First Nation when they were struck by a vehicle.

The two people who died are both from Siksika Nation.

They have now been identified as Trayton Runningbird, 27, and Clifton Saddleback, 45.

A third victim, a 45-year-old Siksika woman, remains in hospital in critical condition.

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The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has charged a 27-year-old Siksika Nation man with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

The man remains in custody and is set to appear in court in Drumheller.

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