Earlier today, Regina Police Service released information regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision that took place at 6:57am at Albert Street and 6th Avenue North.
Update:
A vehicle which was operated by a 72 year old male, who was alone in the car, was south bound on Albert Street and stopped at a traffic light at 6th Avenue North.
A second vehicle, south bound on Albert Street , struck the back of the stopped vehicle. As a result of the collision the 72 year old male in the stopped vehicle was killed.
The 41 year old male from Saskatoon, operator of the offending vehicle, was arrested at the scene and has now been charged.
Brian Okemahwasin is charged with:
1). Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section [249(4)] of the Criminal Code of Canada
2) Driving while impaired causing death, Section [255(3)] of the Criminal Code of Canada
Okemahwasin is remanded in custody and will make his first appearance in court on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 9:30am