Long-awaited trial date set in deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

A trial date has been scheduled for January for Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged in the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. The incident occurred while the brothers were bicycling. Higgins appeared at the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse on April 15, 2025. If convicted of manslaughter, Higgins faces a potential sentence of up to 70 years in prison for his role in the deaths of the two brothers.