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

[Emerica]

Absolute tragedy. RIP

 

[cptjeff]

Happens very frequently in NY and NJ, I don't know if we can just blame this on the guy maybe being drunk because I've seen it happen over and over again, there's just a lot of reckless behavior out there. And since SUVs were involved this guy was probably unable to see the Gaudreaus riding due to blind spots.

According to the police statement, when this guy was unable to pass on the left because the driver in front of him moved over to make room for the Gaudreaus, he got angry, slammed on the accelerator and tried to pass on the right, where the Gaudreaus were.

It's not just a lesson here about drunk driving, there's a lesson about aggressive asshole driving as well. Just wait one goddamn minute. If you can't pass and you want to, it's frustrating, I get it, but just ease off the gas. Put on some chill music and get home two minutes later. It's not a race. The goal is for everyone on the road to make it home to their families.

 

[93gilmour93]

do we know it was definitely alcohol related? seems more like a miscommunication between aggressive NJ drivers. their bad reputation continues

The driver has been charged with impaired driving

 

[Satans Hockey]

 

[aryanoboi]

Im pretty young, so I basically watched him as a kid growing up. He was by far my favourite player to watch. So many flames fans idolized him.

I’m actually sick to my stomach right now. f*** drunk drivers. f*** them to hell and back.

I hope Calgary retires his number now as well.

 

[Reality Czech]

do we know it was definitely alcohol related? seems more like a miscommunication between aggressive NJ drivers. their bad reputation continues

Yes, it's being reported in some articles. I just read he admitted to having 5-6 beers before getting behind the wheel. Senseless loss of human life. This hurts man. RIP

 

[JurassicTunga]

 

[shaner82]

Two families destroyed by a terrible decision. So sad.

As for death penalty, it won't deter anything. People will still drink and drive, because they believe it will never happen to them.

 

[Satans Hockey]

do we know it was definitely alcohol related? seems more like a miscommunication between aggressive NJ drivers. their bad reputation continues

People drive like absolute morons all over this country, f*** outta here with this nonsense.

 

[HockeyFan100]

Sad news to wake up to, man. RIP Johnny and Matthew. The hockey world will never forget you.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Supposedly his sister was getting married today too, so the timing of this is extra shit, not that there is ever a good time to go out, especially not that way but she's got to be crushed.

 

[SI90]

obviously we dont know yet but if you go to google maps in the area listed in the article it is a one lane road in each direction without a shoulder. Dont know how this guy tried to pass on the right. Was thinking because of Marylands extremely stupid pass on the shoulder law that this would be the situation that happened in this tragedy.

edit: just saw the above which makes it even worse. The SUV was safely passing the brothers and the ahole tried to pass the SUV (now in the middle of the road) on the right. insanely stupid

What makes it more ironic and stupid is the guy was by some accounts a bike rider himself. You’d think he would be aware of such things. My father in law is bike rider and in their community they’re extremely diligent in making sure the public understands the dangers bikers face when riding. Just tragic

 

[Buda]

Tragic news, deepest condolences to their families.

 

[SirPaste]

This is horrific, such a tragedy. Sending lots of love to his family, friends and fans

 

[Section 104]

Horrible, simply horrible. And the driver allegedly had been drinking???

 

[cptjeff]

People drive like absolute morons all over this country, f*** outta here with this nonsense.

And the driver in front was driving cautiously and responsibly and moved over to give the cyclists lots of room, as legally required.

Not two aggressive drivers. One responsible driver and one drunk aggressive driver.

 

[TGWL]

do we know it was definitely alcohol related? seems more like a miscommunication between aggressive NJ drivers. their bad reputation continues

Could be a mix of both? I'm sure the alcohol didn't help his rage decision to not want to wait. Telling the cops he had 5 or 6 beers isn't just coming back from the bar after having 2-3 beers. I'm sure he didn't see them, but that's completely irrelevant to the shitty decisions he made.

 

[SirPaste]

According to the police statement, when this guy was unable to pass on the left because the driver in front of him moved over to make room for the Gaudreaus, he got angry, slammed on the accelerator and tried to pass on the right, where the Gaudreaus were.

It's not just a lesson here about drunk driving, there's a lesson about aggressive asshole driving as well. Just wait one goddamn minute. If you can't pass and you want to, it's frustrating, I get it, but just ease off the gas. Put on some chill music and get home two minutes later. It's not a race. The goal is for everyone on the road to make it home to their families.

Well said

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Damm wtf is all I can say, that poor family is all I can think of.

 

[JPT]

According to the police statement, when this guy was unable to pass on the left because the driver in front of him moved over to make room for the Gaudreaus, he got angry, slammed on the accelerator and tried to pass on the right, where the Gaudreaus were.

It's not just a lesson here about drunk driving, there's a lesson about aggressive asshole driving as well. Just wait one goddamn minute. If you can't pass and you want to, it's frustrating, I get it, but just ease off the gas. Put on some chill music and get home two minutes later. It's not a race. The goal is for everyone on the road to make it home to their families.

He was almost certainly tailgating the f*** out of the vehicle in front of him, too, which would likely have blocked his field of vision and made it impossible to see the bikes. A lot of people get behind the wheel and become absolutely dangerous idiots.

Leave your f***ing house earlier, or learn to call ahead and say you're going to be late.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

Not the kind of news you expect to wake up to. It’s hard not to be angry when you hear something like this. RIP

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

The NHL should implement some #13 patches for every team in the league for this season. This season's for Johnny.

 

[New User Name]

Damn, Johnny and his brother Matthew killed. I've read reports they were in the area for their sisters wedding which apparently is today.

Unbelievable family tragedy and for the hockey community.

If reports are true about the driver, all I can say is why.

RIP Johnny and Matthew and condolences to their families and friends.

 

[sabremike]

Maybe the take away is that deterrence is an overstated reason for making penalties as harsh as possible instead of "oh there aren't any deterrents because this happens."

I generally loathe this phrase but in this case I shall make a well deserved exception:

READ THE FREAKING ROOM

 

[TakeTheBody]

So so sad. There for a wedding and to have this happen. Tragic. Sympathies to the family. Devastating.