Nhl star johnny gaudreau and brother killed in salem county by car while riding their bikes

NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Killed in Salem County By Car While Riding Their Bikes

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August 30, 2024

OLDMANS TWP., N.J. — NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while riding their bicycles in Salem County, New Jersey, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township.

According to the New Jersey State Police, the driver involved in the accident remained at the scene following the collision. Authorities have not yet released further details about the driver, though early reports indicate that the driver is suspected of being under the influence at the time of the incident.

The brothers were getting ready for their sister’s wedding this weekend in New Jersey.

Nhl star johnny gaudreau and brother killed in salem county by car while riding their bikes
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Johnny Gaudreau, a native of New Jersey, was a prominent figure in the NHL, known for his exceptional skills on the ice. His brother, Matthew, was also well-known in the hockey community.

This tragic incident is still under investigation, and the authorities have not provided additional information. The community is mourning the loss of the Gaudreau brothers, whose lives were cut short in this devastating accident.

“The news this morning on Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau is simply heartbreaking. Johnny was a New Jersey legend—so much so that when I went on a Canadian trade mission as Governor I was given a Flames Gaudreau jersey. He was NJ. Our heart goes out to the Gaudreau family. Simply awful,” former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said in a statement.

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