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Hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed after being struck by a suspected drunk driver, according to reports.
The 31-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets star and his 29-year-old younger brother Matthew were in their hometown of Salem County, New Jersey for their sister’s wedding when tragedy struck. The incident occurred around 8.30pm on Thursday, when a driver tried to pass a car but ended up accidentally hitting the pair as they were biking along County Route 551.
They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver is suspected of being intoxicated and is in custody, New Jersey State Police told NBC4.
After the pair were identified on Friday morning, the NHL star’s hockey team wrote a tribute: “The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy. Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”
