Disturbing development in Sean Higgins court proceedings shocks hockey world
As the hockey world continues to mourn the tragic passing of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, all eyes are now on Sean Higgins, the man responsible for the tragedy.
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.
Sean Higgins, The man accused of hitting and killing Columbus Blue Jackets star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, is fighting to have indictment tossed after, alleging that the two brother were more intoxicated than him at the time of the accident.
Sean Higgins seeking a way out
Sean Higgins, the drunk driver that fatally struck Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, is fighting to have his indictment tossed, alleging that the Gaudreau brothers were both drunker than him at the time of the deadly hit-and-run.
Higgins detailed the Gaudreau brothers' blood alcohol levels in new court documents filed Tuesday seeking to have his charges dropped.
Higgins' blood alcohol concentration was listed as being 0.087% - just over the legal limit, court papers state.
Tests also showed Johnny Gaudreau's blood alcohol concentration level was 0.129% when he was killed, while Matthew's had a reading of 0.134%, according to the filing.
Higgins' attorney did not argue in the new filing that the Gaudreau brothers' blood alcohol levels played any role in the crash.
Higgins still faces over 60 years in prison if convicted.
Oilers Central will keep providing updates as the situation unfolds.
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