NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother die in tragic biking accident

sportingnews.com — February 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM UTC

Johnny Gaudreau, a star player for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his brother Matthew died in a tragic accident on August 29, 2024. They were struck by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver while biking near their hometown in New Jersey. The driver, Sean Higgins, was indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide. His blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit at the time of the crash. In memory of the Gaudreau brothers, the NHL and their teams have paid tribute with helmet decals and jersey patches. Guy Gaudreau, their father, has been involved with both the Blue Jackets and Flyers since the incident.

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