New details have emerged on the man responsible for Johnny Gaudreau's death
New details have emerged concerning Sean Higgins who was responsible for the death of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau.
Johnny and his brother Matthew were struck by a vehicle near their home in Salem County, New Jersey, on Thursday night. Unfortunately, both Johnny and Matthew passed away as a result of the accident.
Evidence in the case against Higgins was provided to Judge Michael Silvanio that Higgins' blood alcohol level, which was obtained through a blood draw, was .087, over the legal limit of .08.
Recently, Higgins faced the judge again for a for a pre-indictment conference.
First Assistant Prosecutor Jonathan Flynn of Salem County calling it "relatively straightforward," confirmed to Judge Silvanio Tuesday that after negotiation the state's original request for a 60-day window to file the indictment was shortened to a 30-day extension in agreement with the defense.
In court, Higgins' legal team agreed to the 30-day window to have the indictment filed. Higgins faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Court records say Higgins admitted to passing the vehicle on the right and said his alcohol consumption played a role in his impatience and aggressiveness while driving.
https://www.oilersinsider.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/new-evidence-emerges-in-sean-higgins-case said Higgins passed a vehicle on the left and when he attempted to get back into his lane of travel, he then passed a vehicle on the right. That vehicle had moved to the left to make room for the Gaudreau brothers, who were cycling on the right shoulder.
Blackhawks Central will continue to provide further updates as court proceedings continue to develop.
