New Jersey – In a tragic incident that has shaken the New Jersey community and the hockey world, Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver responsible for the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, reportedly expressed frustration at being held in jail over the holiday weekend.
Higgins, who faces two counts of second-degree vehicular manslaughter, let out an irritated sigh when he learned he would remain behind bars until Thursday due to the upcoming three-day weekend. The judge ordered him to be held for 72 hours, meaning that with the long weekend, his hearing wouldn’t take place until next week.
NEW: Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver who k*lled NHL star Johnny Gaudreau & his brother on Thursday, lets out an irritated sigh after he is told he'd be spending the weekend in jail.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 30, 2024
What a POS.
Johnny and his brother Matthew were k*lled just hours before their sister's… pic.twitter.com/AdEuX5dcLY
“So…I’m here until Thursday?” Higgins asked, seemingly more concerned about his own inconvenience than the devastation he caused.
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Thursday evening, just hours before Johnny and Matthew were to stand as groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. The brothers were biking around 8 p.m. when they were struck from behind by Higgins, according to the New Jersey State Police. The collision not only took the lives of two beloved family members but also cast an unimaginable shadow over what was meant to be a joyous family occasion.
Johnny Gaudreau, known for his impressive career in the NHL, leaves behind a grieving wife and two young children. The Gaudreau family, along with countless fans and loved ones, now mourns the loss of two brothers whose lives were tragically cut short.
As Higgins sits in jail, it’s clear that his actions have shattered more than just a wedding day—they’ve left a family and community reeling from an unfathomable loss. The audacity of his apparent annoyance over being held in jail only adds to the outrage felt by those who are mourning.