US EditionLawyers for Man Accused of Killing Gaudreau Brothers in New Jersey Argue He Wasn't Drunk During Crash
Sean Higgins' defense cites new whole-blood test showing a 0.075 BAC, challenging previous 0.087 reading and seeking dismissal of DUI-related charges in fatal crash.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, defense attorneys introduced a toxicology report showing Sean Higgins' blood-alcohol level at 0.075, below New Jersey's legal limit, and sought dismissal of the indictment.
- The defense argues the original testing on August 29, 2024 measured plasma rather than whole blood and contends the grand jury was told an incorrect BAC of.087, prompting the dismissal bid.
- Eyewitnesses saw Higgins illegally passing and speeding before the crash, then stopping about a quarter-mile from the scene, said Assistant Prosecutor Michael Mestern.
- Judge Michael Silvanio scheduled a pretrial hearing for April 14, 2026, and prosecutors said they will review the defense expert's report before deciding on a grand jury re-presentation.
- The case has attracted national attention as Higgins faces up to 70 years in prison after the recent Olympic tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, highlighted by public recognition.
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The Independent (US)Attorneys for driver accused of killing Gaudreau brothers make shocking claim
Man accused of killing Gaudreau brothers wasn’t legally drunk, defense claims
Attorneys for the driver charged with killing hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother on a New Jersey road have filed a new motion to dismiss the indictment, arguing their client was not legally intoxicated at the time of the crash.
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