TMZ received the following information from the New Jersey State Police at 5:45 AM PT: “Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 8:19 PM on County Route 551 North, milepost 11.1 Oldmans Township, Salem County.” According to the findings of an initial inquiry, two pedalcyclists, John M. Gaudreau, who was 31 years old and from Carneys Point, New Jersey, and Matthew R. Gaudreau, who was 29 years old and from Pedricktown, New Jersey, were heading north on County Route 551 in close proximity to the fog line of the highway. In the direction of northbound traffic on CR 551, Sean M. Higgins, a 43-year-old man from Woodstown, New Jersey, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was behind a sedan and an SUV.
Higgins made an attempt to pass the slower-moving sedan and SUV, then entered the southbound lanes of travel, passed the slower-moving sedan, and then attempted to re-enter the northbound lanes of travel. However, the SUV in front of Higgins moved to the middle of the roadway, dividing the north and south lanes, in order to safely pass the two pedalcyclists who were traveling north on the right side of the roadway. Afterwards, Higgins made an effort to overtake the SUV on the right, and when he did so, he collided with the two pedalcyclists behind. As a consequence of the incident, both of the pedalcyclists had injuries that ultimately proved to be de.adly.
Following the conclusion of the inquiry, they came to the following conclusion: “Higgins was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, charged with two counts of loss by automobile, and lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility.” At this time, the investigation into this collision is still ongoing, and there is no other information available.
One of the most talented players in the National Hockey League has just passed away… While riding their bicycles in New Jersey, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were both tragically taken from this world.
On Thursday evening, Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were riding bicycles on a road in the rural area of Oldmans Township in South Jersey when they were involved in a collision with a moving car, as reported by a number of news agencies.
It was reported by the police that the driver remained at the site of the accident, and the investigation into the events that led up to the collision is now underway.
Nine of Gaudreau’s eleven seasons in the National Hockey League were spent with the Calgary Flames. His supporters referred to him as “Johnny Hockey” throughout his time in the league.
His last two seasons were spent with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the organization has made a statement about Johnny’s unexpected passing.
During their statements, the team expressed their shock and sorrow at the tragic event, while also praising Johnny as an outstanding hockey player. Most importantly, they expressed their love for Johnny’s family and provided their support to his relatives who were going through a difficult time.
