Testimony has concluded in the three-day trial of Biniam Emaha, who is accused of killing Marvellous Ugochukwu during a vehicle collision last year. Sgt. Tanner Maurice, who is in charge of collision reconstruction, was the final witness to testify at Provincial Court in Regina. Maurice determined Emaha did not step on the brakes at any time during the crash, which took place at the intersection of Elphinstone Street and Dewdney Avenue in October of 2025. Maurice added it’s possible the veering delivery truck could have been stopped before colliding into the bus stop where Ugochukwu was standing. Ugochukwu died of blunt force trauma. Through a report, Maurice said he believed Emaha was driving 58 km/h when he ran a red light and hit another vehicle. Hours after the crash, Emaha told police he thought the light was green, with a video of that police interview presented in court. It was raining on the day of the crash, so one of the final questions Maurice was asked was about the truck’s windshield wipers. He said they were examined after the crash, and although they were damaged, the wiper motor was still working. On Monday, two other drivers testified. Elijah Stonechild said he had the green light and was crossing the intersection before he was blindsided by Emaha’s delivery truck. Camryn Lehne also testified, saying the delivery truck was in the oncoming lane. As she approached the intersection, she was slowing down due to having a red light. A lone family member of Ugochukwu was in court for the first time during the trial Wednesday. Emaha appeared in court with supporters during the entire trial. Final arguments by lawyers are scheduled for Dec. 8 in Regina Provincial Court. With files from The Canadian Press
