Overview

• On Good Morning America, Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau spoke nearly one year after their husbands were killed by an alleged drunk driver.
• Meredith recalled receiving a final goodbye in her parents’ driveway, and Madeline described holding Matthew’s hand against her pregnant belly as he felt their unborn son kick.
• Both women were pregnant at the time of the crash, and have since given birth to their sons: Madeline’s Tripp arrived in December 2024 and Meredith’s Carter in April 2025.
• They announced the launch of the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation to promote youth hockey and support families affected by tragedies and drunk driving.
• Sean M. Higgins has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts, rejected a 35-year plea deal, and remains on course for pretrial hearings scheduled for August following an April ruling that upheld all charges.