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

[HawksDub89]

RIP

Life is so cruel sometimes. Unbelievably sad.

 

[squashmaple]

Two days ago Sean Monahan gave an interview talking about how excited he was to play together again so their kids could grow up together.

Three years ago we lost Matiss Kivlenieks, also in a freak accident over a holiday weekend at a family wedding.

I have barely slept since I saw the first rumor was posted on reddit. The bits that came out were too specific, elaborate, and random to be a hoax but still, had to hope.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I don’t even know what to say…. Awful news

Rip Johnny hockey and Matthew.

 

[Puckstop40]

Holy shit. Awful. My condolences to the family.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

This is so f***ed up on so many levels. Their sister was supposed to have her wedding today and Johnny's brother was supposed to be the best man.

RIP Johnny Hockey and his brother Matthew

 

[JS19]

Wow, just wow.

I was really hoping the rumour was bullshit.

No words.

 

[belair]

That is so unimaginably tragic. What a loss for their family. I can't even process it.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Devastating.

RIP.

 

[Albatros]

All the best to their family, the loss is unimaginable but over time healing however partial will come and with it the ability to cherish the time you had together.

 

[Help]

this is a tragedy and it happens daily. dont get behind the wheel when you're drinking. simple as.

thoughts are with his family and CBJ

 

[illone84]

RIP. Horrible news.

 

[Drumman44]

I feel physically ill. So unbelievably sad. He and his brother were back home for their sister’s wedding this weekend and tragedy strikes. That poor family.

 

[Statto]

Awful, awful news. RIP.

 

[Bruinaura]

Nice article by the Columbus Dispatch, where they're focused on the important stuff: View attachment 903984

Some people are just disgusting

 

[dragonballgtz]

RIP.
I truly do feel sorry for the family right now. It's one thing to lose one person but two at the same time is stuff of nightmares.

He’s asking if it’s confirmed that it was a drunk driver. I just saw an article that said no arrests were made but who knows when the rush to release info is on

2 bicyclists struck, killed after by vehicle in Salem County, New Jersey

Action News is working to confirm the identities of the victims.

6abc.com

This report shows the conditions outside, dark and raining. Only mention of the driver was they remained at the scene.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

RIP Johnny Hockey and his brother.

 

[JurassicTunga]

This is unbelievable... He was one of the most electrifying and entertaining players to watch on the Flames in a long, long time.

Rest in Peace, Johnny and Matthew.

 

[Kupo]

This is sickening. A day of joy and celebration, ruined, because of a drunk piece of shit. RIP

 

[Shocker]

Nice article by the Columbus Dispatch, where they're focused on the important stuff: View attachment 903984

What a f***ing disgusting thing to say while reporting Johnny's death, that guy deserves to get fired, who the f*** cares about the teams lack of proven elite wingers right now?

 

[Kingsfan1]

No not confirmed. Ppl should refrain from speculating on that further.

Bettman and Blue Jackets released a statement its unfortunately confirmed

 

[BE Friend]

PEDRICKTOWN, N.J. (CBS) — Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in a crash Thursday night in Salem County, New Jersey, State Police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.

Gaudreau, 31, and his 29-year-old brother Matthew were riding bikes on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township, Salem County on Thursday night when they were struck by a man driving a Jeep.

Police said the driver, 43-year-old Sean Higgins of Woodstown, New Jersey, attempted to pass a slower vehicle when he hit the Gaudreau brothers.

The Blue Jackets confirmed the Gaudreaus deaths in a post on X.

Higgins was detained under suspicion he was under the influence of alcohol and charged with two counts of death by auto. He was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility.

According to officials, the New Jersey State Police talked to the driver who remained at the scene.

 

[Shocker]

Bettman and Blue Jackets released a statement its unfortunately confirmed

They're talking about if it's confirmed that it was a drunk driver or not.

 

[Bridges31]

Wow. That’s horrible. Thoughts are with their family.

 

[MayonnaiseOreo]

I can't even comprehend this. Not even sure I can find words to say.

 

[jfhabs]

Rip