In Memoriam Johnny Gaudreau & Matthew Gaudreau killed by drunk driver while cycling (MOD WARNING. No Flaming, Trolling, or Politics.)

[GbgRanger]

RIP Johnny! Hockey will always remember you

 

[Mobiandi]

I am in shock. He united the entire city of Calgary. The Gaudreau family is beloved by all Flames fans. This is incomprehensible news

 

[JPT]

The poster I was responding to was asking if the driver being drunk was confirmed.

As far as I know that has not been confirmed.

I have seen news reports say the driver remained at the scene and spoke to police. I didn’t see anything about them being booked on suspicion of DUI, which would certainly be a newsworthy detail.

Just trying to avoid unnecessary rumors and unneeded shitty vibes in the thread since people are already derailing with rants about the driver being a murderer.

Premature and probably inappropriate either way.

People have already found his Facebook page. Social media gives even more reason to be absolutely certain about the circumstances before repeating rumors.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Sister’s wedding probably canceled too?

I would imagine so.

 

[Rcknrollkillnmachine]

Stunned and shocked. RIP Johnny and Mathew Gadreau

 

[PhilJets]

RIP

 

[JPT]

Goddamnit. Had a bad feeling when I first saw the rumors last night. The feeling got worse after an hour when they had not been debunked.

Rip Johnny and Matty.

Sister’s wedding probably canceled too?

I can't imagine any world in which she doesn't need to postpone her wedding.

 

[Section311]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829485643648446730

Sisters wedding was today. That’s why they were together.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

RIP. So so sad

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Has it been confirmed this driver was drunk? I read a handful of pages back that no arrest has been made.

Seems like a rumor that unlike the other rumor has no actual documented source. Just people repeating what one tweet said

 

[optimus2861]

It is this picture that hurt me. This young family, without their dad who would have surely been their hero. Life is unfair. RIP

NGL, this picture just about broke me. Those two little children, losing their daddy. That young woman, now a single mother and a widow who has to bear this tragedy the rest of her days.

EDIT: thought the children were both girls, was pointed out that they are boy+girl. My bad.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

Well that f***in sucks. Really feel for his family and friends.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

This is just so f***ing tragic. That poor family, that's just an unimaginable loss.

All because of one asshole that couldn't stop himself from driving drunk.

 

[Voight]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829485643648446730

Sisters wedding was today. That’s why they were together.

Also a lot of NHL players get together with family this weekend since training camp starts soon and it's a long weekend for the majority of people in North America.

 

[TMLeafer]

Absolutely shocking news. Couldn't believe the thread title when I casually popped in here this morning.

Rest in peace Johnny Hockey and brother Matthew. What an unimaginable tragedy for their family.

 

[JPT]

This is just so f***ing tragic. That poor family, that's just an unimaginable loss.

All because of one asshole that couldn't stop himself from driving drunk.

It isn't confirmed that the driver was drunk.

Edit: looks like it is being reported that the driver is suspected of being under the influence, so nevermind

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Confirmed?

Higgins, who was "suspected of being under the influence of alcohol," is charged with two counts of death by auto, according to police.

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau killed after being hit by alleged drunk driver: Police

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night when they were riding bikes and struck by a driver.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Jacob]

Drunk or not I can't envision a scenario where you take out 2 bikes and aren't at fault.

 

[SteelCityCannon]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829496150623223928

 

[iam76]

This is so f***ed... Drunk driver...

God I hate this

 

[Alicat]

Rest In Peace Johnny and Matthew. My thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and CBJ staff and fans.

 

[12ozPapa]

This is so terrible. Lots of rumors of swirling, but if it was indeed a dunk driver, I hope he/she serves time.

 

[nabob]

It is this picture that hurt me. This young family, without their dad who would have surely been their hero. Life is unfair. RIP

Damn that’s heart breaking. Can’t imagine what that family is going through.

 

[kings11]

f*** this is truly sad and heartbreaking… also, F U C K that drunk driver

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829494442731930045