US EditionJudge denies defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired
- On August 29, Sean Higgins struck and killed brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau while they were bicycling in New Jersey.
- Higgins was allegedly driving drunk and fueled by road rage, leading to charges of manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
- Four witnesses saw Higgins speeding and illegally passing a vehicle before hitting the brothers who were riding single file.
- Higgins' blood alcohol content was.087, while the Gaudreaus had levels of.129 or higher; Higgins told police he drank a half-dozen beers.
- A New Jersey judge rejected the defense's argument that the Gaudreaus' intoxication contributed to their deaths and upheld all charges against Higgins.
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Judge rejects defense in Gaudreau case
SALEM, N.J. — The family of NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew listened in pain Tuesday as lawyers debated whether the men's own drinking contributed to their deaths when they were hit by an allegedly drunken and…
Gaudreau family in tears as driver fights charges in crash that killed hockey star brothers
A state Superior Court judge rejected a request Tuesday to dismiss charges against the man accused of hitting and killing hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother as the pair bicycled in Salem County.
Phantoms nominate Murphy for Gaudreau Award
Last week, the Youngstown Phantoms announced that defenseman Carter Murphy was named the team’s nominee for the USHL’s inaugural Gaudreau Award. In honor of former USHL players Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, the award is meant to recognize the player who best embodies the traits and attributes of the brothers. The traits, as listed by the USHL on their website include: “Excellence on the ice, spirit of the game, care and responsibility.” While he …
Gaudreau brothers’ drinking did not contribute to their deaths, judge rules
The blood alcohol level of hockey player brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau did not contribute to their deaths the day they were fatally struck by an allegedly drunk and enraged driver, a judge ruled Tuesday. This means Sean Higgins, 44, will continue to be tried for vehicular homicide and manslaughter, charges his lawyers were attempting to eliminate or reduce. The NFL player and hockey coach brothers, age 31 and 29, were killed last August a…
New Jersey judge dismisses defense contention the Gaudreau brothers’ drinking contributed to their deaths
New Jersey Judge Michael Silvanio ruled against dismissing the charges against Sean Higgins Tuesday, finding that Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's drinking did not contribute to their death in August.
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