What Happened to Johnny Gaudreau? Ice Hockey Player Passes Away

As a devoted fan who has followed Johnny Gaudreau’s illustrious career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, I am utterly devastated to learn about his tragic demise. The news of his passing is an unimaginable shock that leaves us all stunned and heartbroken.


World sports fans were stunned when reports emerged that popular ice hockey player Johnny Gaudreau had tragically passed away following a severe accident. In the wake of this devastating news, countless admirers of the Columbus Blue Jackets athlete flooded social media to express their sorrow over the NHL star’s demise. Here, we provide comprehensive details about Johnny Gaudreau’s death and the unfortunate incident.

Johnny Gaudreau dead in bike accident, claims report

According to a report from AP News, it was confirmed that Johnny Gaudreau tragically passed away on Thursday following an accident that occurred during a bike ride he and his brother were enjoying in New Jersey’s city streets.

The report implies that Gaudreau and his brother may have been struck by a driver believed to be under the influence. According to New Jersey law enforcement, this incident occurred while they were visiting the city for their sister’s wedding, at the age of 31 for Gaudreau.

As reported by Fox News, an incident occurred approximately at 8:30 p.m. in Oldmans Township. The media outlet further mentioned that the driver, following a collision with two cyclists, apparently remained at the scene.

The officer involved in the accident that struck Gaudreau and his brother has been identified as Sean Higgins. According to Sergeant Jeffrey Lebron’s statement, Higgins was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol after a thorough investigation. At present, Higgins is in custody at the Salem County Correctional Facility.

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Instagram post paid a touching homage to Johnny Gaudreau. In the post, they expressed deep shock and sorrow over the unexpected tragedy. Beyond being an exceptional hockey player, Johnny was cherished as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Their sincere condolences go out to his wife Meredith, children Noa and Johnny, parents, family, and friends during this difficult time following the loss of both Johnny and Matthew.

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2024-08-30 19:40