The fatal crash comes the day before Gaudreau's sister's wedding in Philadelphia.
The fatal crash comes the day before Gaudreau's sister's wedding in Philadelphia.Police say the driver who struck the brothers is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.NHL hockey player and New Jersey native Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, have been identified as the two bicyclists who werePolice say the driver who struck the brothers is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, as well as New Jersey state troopers, confirmed the passing of the Gaudreau brothers Friday morning.Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, were traveling north on County Route 551, close to the line on the side of the roadway. Police say 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins, of Woodstown, New Jersey, was traveling north on County Route 551 in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he allegedly attempted to pass a slower-moving sedan and SUV.When he attempted to reenter the northbound lanes, police say the SUV in front of him moved into the middle of the roadway, splitting the north and south lanes in order to safely pass two bicyclists on the right side of the road.
Higgins then attempted to pass the SUV on the right and struck the Gaudreau brothers from behind, troopers said.Through the investigation, officials say Higgins is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and has been charged with two counts of death by auto, state police say.The crash comes the day before Gaudreau's sister, Katie, is to be married during a ceremony in New Jersey on Friday, followed by a reception in Philadelphia.
The Columbus Blue Jackets posted to social media, saying they are "shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy."Related Topics
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