‘This defies the laws of physics’: Defense expert blasts prosecution theory of Gaudreau brothers’ deaths as ‘beyond bizarre’

SALEM, N.J. (Court TV) — Attorneys for the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother are demanding more evidence from prosecutors after their expert dismissed the state’s analysis of the deadly crash as “obviously incorrect.”

Sean M. Higgins sits in the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Salem, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Sean Higgins, 45, is facing multiple charges, including death by auto, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle in the deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. Prosecutors have said that Higgins was drunk behind the wheel of his Jeep Cherokee when he tried to pass an SUV on its right side and slammed into the two victims, who were on bicycles…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS