NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in New Jersey crash on the eve of their sister’s wedding
SUMMARY
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were fatally struck by an SUV while riding their bikes on a New Jersey road, just one day before their sister's wedding. The brothers were riding on a county road in Oldmans Township when a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 43-year-old Sean Higgins, attempted to pass two slower-moving vehicles and collided with them. Higgins, suspected of driving under the influence, faces two counts of death by auto and is being held without bond. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Gaudreau's team, called the incident an "unimaginable tragedy" and extended heartfelt condolences to the Gaudreau family. Johnny Gaudreau, affectionately known as “Johnny Hockey,” was a beloved figure in the hockey community, known for his joy and skill on the ice. He played 11 seasons in the NHL, scoring 243 career goals and making seven All-Star appearances.
