NHL star killed after being hit by alleged drunk driver: Police

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night when they were riding bikes and struck by a driver.

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night when they were riding bikes and struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police in New Jersey.

Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were cycling in Salem County, "close to the fog line of the roadway," when they were hit from behind by a driver who was trying to pass another car, according to New Jersey State Police. Higgins then allegedly tried to pass the SUV on the right, and that's when he struck the brothers, according to police.

Higgins told authorities that his drinking "contributed to his impatience and reckless driving," the probable cause affidavit said.Gaudreau, a winger, won the Hobey Baker Award in 2014 as the best player in college hockey. He was also a finalist for the Calder Trophy, given to the league's best rookie, in 2014-15, and named to the All-Star Game in 2015. He played nine seasons for the Calgary Flames before joining the Blue Jackets before the 2022-23 season.

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