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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryclaire Dale

Prosecutor says whether the Gaudreaus drank before they were killed while cycling isn't relevant

Lawyers for the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, are expected to argue in court Tuesday that the brothers contributed to the fatal crash by cycling while impaired.

According to the defense, the Gaudreaus had blood-alcohol levels of .129 or above, higher than the .08 legal limit in New Jersey and the .087 that police recorded for Sean Higgins. They hope to have the manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges reduced or dismissed.

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