Le suspect de la mort de la vedette de la LNH, qui a conduit en état d’ivresse, est un major de l’armée américaine et travaille dans un centre de désintoxication
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Le suspect de la mort de la vedette de la LNH, qui a conduit en état d’ivresse, est un major de l’armée américaine et travaille dans un centre de désintoxication
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>The driver who allegedly was intoxicated when he hit and killed National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, is a high-ranking military officer also employed at a substance abuse treatment network headquartered in Pennsylvania.
>Gaudenzia, which operates a collection of treatment facilities in the Northeast, confirmed Sean Higgins, 43, of Pilesgrove Township, works for the nonprofit company, adding that he was placed on leave in light of the charges against him.
>Higgins is also a major in the New Jersey Army National Guard, where he has served his 2008, according to his LinkedIn professional profile. A military source on Sunday confirmed his background to NJ Advance Media.
>Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were bicycling in Oldmans Township, Salem County, near their parents’ home Thursday night when they were killed. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
>The brothers grew up in Salem County, starring on youth hockey teams before high school. They were preparing to appear as groomsmen in their sister’s wedding in the Philadelphia area on Friday.
>“We received the heartbreaking news regarding the tragic crash that took the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, along with the charges brought against Sean Higgins,” Gaudenzia, which has run treatment centers since 1968, said in a statement. “We extend our sympathies to the Gaudreau family during this incredibly difficult time.”
>Higgins is Gaudeniza’s director of financial operations, according to his Linkedin profile. The nonprofit did not elaborate on his job title in its statement and did not return a request by NJ Advance Media for comment.
>When not working for Gaudenzia, Higgins is also a major in the New Jersey Army National Guard, his profile on the professional social media site says.
>“We are profoundly saddened by this tragedy,” said Col. Yvonne L. Mays, Acting Adjutant General of New Jersey, in a statement. “Our hearts go out to everyone affected, and we share in the grief of the Gaudreau family.”
>Higgins is a part-time traditional drill status guardsman, according to a source familiar with his military background. He was not on duty at the time of the crash, the source said.
>According to charging documents, Higgins told police he consumed five to six beers before driving his car northbound on Pennsville Auburn Road. He had tried to pass another SUV on the right when he hit the brothers, authorities said.
>Charging documents say Higgins acknowledged to police that the alcohol “contributed to his impatience and reckless driving.”
>Higgins remains jailed on two counts of second-degree death by auto. He was also issued citations for driving while intoxicated, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, having an open alcohol container in a vehicle, improper passing, reckless driving and making an unsafe lane change.
>Salem County prosecutors will argue for his continued confinement at a detention hearing Thursday. Court records do not show if Higgins has retained an attorney.
>Johnny Gaudreau, often known by the moniker “Johnny Hockey,” was preparing to enter his third season as a winger with the Columbus Blue Jackets after signing a multimillion-dollar contract. He became a breakout star with the Calgary Flames, who drafted the undersized player in 2011. He earned seven All-Star appearances in 11 NHL seasons and was a driving force behind the Flames’ playoff runs of the last decade.
>Matthew Gaudreau also played professional hockey for the Worcester Railers, a minor league team. He was recently the hockey coach at Gloucester Catholic High School, of which both brothers are alumni.
Wow no way
Ya stop trying to redeem the man with his uniform photo with a smile and mentioning he works at a rehab centre. He killed two men – that 100% wouldn’t be a photo if he was an average Joe working a 9-5 – it would be a mug shot.
Fuck him. Hard forced labor for the rest of his life. What a piece of filth.
Fuck this guy and his existence.
I don’t give a shit if he is a reincarnation of General Grant , Patton , or Washington. Put his ass in prison for the rest of his life.
Which makes this extra bad, he was trained better.
for someone out the loop in the nhl…in nfl or mlb or nba what would this be equivalent to in regards to status/talent?
Sadly the most this guy will serve is 20 years.
Just 10 years per death
New Jersey has a law called death by automobile (car) and the charges are just 10 years in jail. The guy also had a previous 2005 DWI charged but the charge never went into effect due to the police officer never showing up to court; he got let off.
He deserves to have his life burned down around him. Absolute POS.
Should read “Drunken Driving suspected in NHL star’s death *WAS* US Army major, *WORKED* at rehab center”
Eye for an eye
Drunken driving suspect in Johnny Hockey’s death is total fucking asshole who deserves to be fed to alligators.
There. Fixed your fucking headline.
It’s even worse. He should preach by example. So, can he be dishonourably discharged?
He’s probably one of those really agressive drivers too and would’ve pulled the same move even while sober. Fuck this guy.
Good. In addition to being prosecuted by the state of NJ, he will likely be subjected to UCMJ article 113 (and others) as well.
Unreal.
Major Asshole
Who cares what he does …Its what he did
Don’t matter what he is and don’t matter who he killed
So sad.
Prove it and if found guilty, pay the consequences to the fullest extent of the law.
Buddy had a prior drunk driving incident, I think was in early 2000s. He got let go as the cop didn’t show in court. Guys a repeat offender and I don’t think his habit will change from the current tragedy he caused. Lock him up for good