NJ judge delivers ruling on whether to drop charges in Gaudreau brothers crash case
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Key Points:
- A New Jersey judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Sean Higgins, the driver accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in a bicycle crash.
- The defense challenged the validity of Higgins' blood alcohol content (BAC) test, arguing improper handling and unclear explanation of the .087% BAC result presented to the grand jury.
- Prosecutors maintain Higgins was driving above the legal limit of 0.08% BAC when the crash occurred, citing credible evidence presented without misleading the grand jury.
- Higgins is charged with multiple counts including reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter, facing up to 70 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
- The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for June 16, following previous unsuccessful defense attempts to dismiss charges.