Driver Charged in Deaths of NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Had BAC Over Legal Limit
Sean Higgins, accused of killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, had a blood-alcohol level of .087 and a history of aggressive driving, prosecutors say.
- Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed while bicycling on August 29, the night before their sister's wedding.
- Sean Higgins, 43, admitted to consuming five to six beers and drinking while driving on the day of the incident.
- Higgins faces two counts of death by auto, reckless driving, and possession of an open container, among other charges.
- Prosecutors highlighted Higgins' history of road rage and aggressive driving as reasons for denying bail.
- Both widows of the Gaudreau brothers are pregnant, and the hockey community is mourning their tragic deaths.