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Man accused in deadly Johnny Gaudreau crash alleges victims were also intoxicated during biking incident


Sean Higgins, the driver accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, has claimed that he is being unfairly prosecuted. Higgins’ lawyers have requested more information about testing protocols used to measure the blood-alcohol concentrations of the defendant and victims. The defense alleges that the victims, both cyclists, were more impaired than Higgins at the time of the deadly crash. Johnny Gaudreau had a blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) of .129 and Matthew Gaudreau had a B.A.C. of .134, while Higgins had a B.A.C. of .087.

The defense also argues that Higgins is being overcharged by Salem County prosecutors, who are seeking charges of reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter, which could result in 35 years behind bars. They point to other cases in the county where defendants with higher blood alcohol concentrations received shorter sentences. The State has made an initial offer of 35 years in state prison, which the defense believes is excessive compared to other plea offers in Salem County in recent years.

The deadly crash occurred on August 29, 2021, in Oldsman Township, just outside of Philadelphia and Wilmington. Johnny Gaudreau, a former player for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames, and his brother Matthew were fatally struck while bicycling. The prosecutors in Salem County have not yet commented on the case.

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