News Article: Johnny Gaudreau passed away

[StCaufield]

Double homicide. I hope he or she rots. His poor kids probably won't even remember him

 

[waitin425]

Heartbreaking news this morning. Prayers for the family.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Awful, tragic, terrible. Unbelievable.

RIP.

 

[windycity]

Impatience behind the wheel is as much as a factor. There are a lot of dumb ass aggressive drivers doing stupid things to get somewhere 5 minutes faster.

I see it every day on the 401. Did the driver go onto the shoulder, then? Late at night on a country road. That's crazy driver time. Unless this guy is a complete psychopath, I feel for him, too. He made some incredibly stupid decisions that changed the lives of so many including himself.

What terrifies me is when I stop at a crosswalk to let people walk and some chode drives around me to keep going. I've seen some close calls, luckily nothing serious

 

[Deebs]

So very sad and completely unnecessary. RIP Johnny

 

[Chief Leaf]

Very Sad News. Condolences to thier Family, friends and fans.

 

[Bombshell11]

Very sad, RIP Johnny, that's a blow for the Jackets, loosing Laine and Gaudreau.

Bruh

 

[MarkovsKnee]

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Apparently, the driver wasn't arrested. Cops would have forced him to take a breathalyzer and arrested him on the spot if he had been drinking. It is highly likely this report is inaccurate.

They were biking on a country road, late at night & an impatient driver hit them while trying to pass a slower vehicle. That seems to be what happened.

This driver has probably taken this action hundreds of times previously with no issue if he actually lives in the area.

It's a horrific accident.

 

[sandviper]

No words… absolutely tragic.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

What terrifies me is when I stop at a crosswalk to let people walk and some chode drives around me to keep going. I've seen some close calls, luckily nothing serious

Yeah, I live in an an area with a lot of roundabouts. Using a crosswalk is ..... interesting.

I also have driven a country road late at night. Going 20-40 kms above the limit is extremely normal. It's also pitch black.

 

[zx81]

Extremely sad news.
As an avid cyclist this hits me even harder.
Sad and infuriating.
Condolences to the family

 

[tazsub3]

Just read this . I am numb
God rest his soul , and may the killer burn in hell be it in life or afterlife

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Bruh

The blow for the family is a lot bigger of course, the Jackets comes very far after.

 

[bobholly39]

This is absolutely terrible. I'm in shock.

 

[red devil]

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

 

[Paddyjack]

What a terrible news

This poor family are living a nightmare, my thoughts are going to them. RIP Johnny Hockey.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Rest in Peace, Jonny. I'm going to miss watching you play hockey. You were fun and memorable and your joy was endearing.

 

[Paddyjack]

Apparently, the driver wasn't arrested. Cops would have forced him to take a breathalyzer and arrested him on the spot if he had been drinking. It is highly likely this report is inaccurate.

They were biking on a country road, late at night & an impatient driver hit them while trying to pass a slower vehicle. That seems to be what happened.

This driver has probably taken this action hundreds of times previously with no issue if he actually lives in the area.

It's a horrific accident.

From the ESPN news posted above, he was charged with DUI

 

[Tyson]

What a f***ing horrible way to start a weekend! I feel so bad for his wife, children and his family.

This is a tough one to wrap my head around. Damn it

 

[sandviper]

Impatience behind the wheel is as much as a factor. There are a lot of dumb ass aggressive drivers doing stupid things to get somewhere 5 minutes faster.

I see it every day on the 401. Did the driver go onto the shoulder, then? Late at night on a country road. That's crazy driver time. Unless this guy is a complete psychopath, I feel for him, too. He made some incredibly stupid decisions that changed the lives of so many including himself.

Yeah, the 401, but especially the DVP and 400 are fking death traps.

It’s scary because I go bike riding every second Sunday up in Stouffville (on one lane roads) and all the time, cars just blaze by me going well over the speed limit.

 

[the]

Ben non!! Ohhh f*** man!!! This is extremely sad.

 

[red devil]

What a f***ing horrible way to start a weekend! I feel so bad for his wife, children and his family.

This is a tough one to wrap my head around. Damn it

This is such a tragedy for his family and friends. It is also suppose to be his sister's wedding today

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Yeah, the 401, but especially the DVP and 400 are fking death traps.

It’s scary because I go bike riding every second Sunday up in Stouffville (on one lane roads) and all the time, cars just blaze by me going well over the speed limit.

Fortunately, I don't have to drive those highways. I was driving the 427 around the airport a lot which was also a death trap. The lane improvements they've made have helped a lot, though.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

From the ESPN news posted above, he was charged with DUI

Yeah, I was hoping that portion of it wasn't true.

 

[Beaker]

From the ESPN news posted above, he was charged with DUI

I saw suspected of being under the influence and charged with death by auto. Quick google shows that to be “Death by auto is a second degree crime punishable by up to 10 years in state prison and a fine up to $200,000” “Criminal homicide constitutes reckless vehicular homicide when it is caused by driving a vehicle or vessel recklessly. “

It’s possible the investigation is ongoing… maybe blood samples are being analyzed?

For years I lived in rural areas where one lane roadways resulted in impatient maneuvers causing fatal collisions…

Really sad news. Devastating to the Gaudreau family. My thoughts are with his family & friends…