Canadians Mourn Former Calgary Flames Player Johnny Gaudreau, 31, Killed in Accident
Published on August 30, 2024
Canadians are mourning the death of former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau who was killed Aug. 29 after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while cycling on a county road in New Jersey. Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were riding their bicycles in Oldmans Township when they were hit and killed by an SUV. They were scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding the following day. New Jersey police have charged Sean Higgins, 43, with two counts of death by auto. He is also facing charges of reckless driving, possession of an open container, and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle....