Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges in Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths
Ruling keeps vehicular homicide case against Sean M. Higgins on track for trial.
A New Jersey judge has denied a defense motion to dismiss charges against Sean M. Higgins, the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in a 2024 car crash. The ruling, issued on [date not specified in enrichment], keeps the case on track for trial.
Higgins faces multiple counts including vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter. The Gaudreau family has been vocal in seeking justice since the tragedy, which united the hockey world in grief. The decision marks a significant procedural step, ensuring the legal process continues for a case that has deeply shaken the sport.
