Wedding of Johnny Gaudreau's sister canceled after brothers' tragic deaths.

Wedding of Johnny Gaudreau's sister canceled after brothers' tragic deaths: report

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed in a tragic accident last night in New Jersey. The brothers were struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling. The collision occurred when Sean Higgins, 43, attempted to pass two vehicles and hit the Gaudreau brothers from behind. Higgins, who failed a sobriety test and admitted to drinking five or six beers before driving, has been charged with driving under the influence.

The Gaudreau family has canceled Katie Gaudreau’s wedding, which was scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia. The family issued a statement expressing their grief: “Last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, and many other roles. They were truly amazing humans.”

Johnny Gaudreau, a Columbus Blue Jackets player, was in New Jersey for the wedding. He leaves behind his wife Meredith and their two young children. Matthew Gaudreau is survived by his wife Madeline.

Higgins appeared before a judge virtually, who set his detention hearing for September 5 due to the holiday weekend. The community mourns the loss of the Gaudreau brothers and awaits further developments in the case.