Witness claims another man drove boat during crash

Eddie Denkha testified in court about a tragic boat crash on Lake Ontario that happened on May 31, 2022. The accident involved a motorized boat that flipped over, leading to the deaths of two passengers, Megan Wu and Julio Abrantes. Denkha spent three hours in court denying that he was driving the boat at the time of the crash. During the trial of Filip Grkovski, who faces multiple charges including criminal negligence, Denkha explained that he was near the helm when the crash occurred. He stated that Grkovski, who was upset with his girlfriend, took control of the boat and accelerated it, despite Denkha's warning to slow down. Denkha said he escaped from the submerged boat and saw Grkovski trying to help others. The courtroom discussions became heated as Grkovski's lawyer, Alan Gold, suggested Denkha was trying to impress Wu, who was asleep at the time. Denkha refuted this claim and insisted he was not in control of the boat. Gold also questioned Denkha about his past criminal record, which includes various offenses. Denkha admitted to having a record but insisted he was honest with the court regarding his past. Gold highlighted that two key witnesses, Wu and Abrantes, could not confirm Denkha's version of events because they had died in the accident. The defense argued that this made Denkha's alibi questionable. Grkovski has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the trial is ongoing.