In a court case concerning the fatal crash that killed NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the defense plans to argue that the brothers were cycling impaired, with blood-alcohol levels exceeding legal limits. However, prosecutors highlight the lack of laws against cycling intoxicated in New Jersey and emphasize that witnesses observed the brothers riding safely before being struck. Johnny Gaudreau, beloved in the NHL, was preparing for a new season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, making the tragedy deeply impactful.
According to the defense, the Gaudreaus had blood-alcohol levels of .129 or above, higher than the .08 legal limit in New Jersey and the .087 that police recorded for Sean Higgins.
Prosecutors have accused Higgins of being impaired by alcohol and fueled by road rage when he ran into them.
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