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OLDMANS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau is lifeless, killed in a bicycle accident final night time in New Jersey.
His brother Matthew was additionally killed, not removed from their hometown in Salem County once they had been struck by a car. The deaths had been confirmed by the NHL and New Jersey State Police.
Police mentioned Sean Higgins, the driving force of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, tried to move one other car and hit the brothers. He’s suspected of being below the affect, in accordance with police, and is charged with two counts of dying by auto.
The 2 had been set to be groomsmen of their sister Katie’s wedding ceremony at this time in Philadelphia. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman mentioned the league was shocked and saddened by the tragic passing.
The Blue Jackets mentioned in an announcement that the accident was unimaginable. The 31-year-old Gaudreau was signed to the Blue Jackets in 2022 as an unrestricted free agent from the Calgary Flames, signing a seven-year deal value practically $70 million.