Overview

• Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau plan to spend Aug. 29 together with their children on the Jersey Shore, marking the first year since Johnny and Matthew were killed while bicycling.
• The John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation now supports youth hockey and families affected by tragedy or drunk driving, with a May 5K helping fund an adaptive playground in New Jersey.
• Guy and Jane Gaudreau were hospitalized for two days after learning of their sons’ deaths, according to reporting that cited the family’s account.
• Sean M. Higgins was indicted on multiple counts including aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide, has pleaded not guilty, rejected a 35-year plea offer, and is set for a September hearing on a motion to suppress his statement after earlier defense motions were denied.
• Court records say Higgins tested at 0.087% blood alcohol, told police he had been drinking, and struck the brothers after passing a car on the right while they rode single file on the fog line.