Death of Johnny Gaudreau: Updates on NHL star killed by suspected DUI driver in New Jersey

Anthony DiMattia, Bruce Siwy and Nick Butler, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
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An NHL player and his brother, both with ties to South Jersey, have died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling, police said.

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were hit and killed Thursday, Aug. 29 on a Salem County highway, according to New Jersey State Police.

The driver, a 43-year-old man from Woodstown, was charged with two counts of death by auto.

Here's our coverage of the life and death of the South Jersey native better known as "Johnny Hockey."

Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew hit and killed by suspected drunk driver in South Jersey

Nov 23, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, United States; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) fights with Montreal Canadiens forward Evgenii Dadonov (63) for the puck during the second period of the NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch

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Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Dublin, Ohio resident Rob Barkley pauses to pay respects outside Nationwide Arena to hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau who died in a bicycle accident. Gaudreau, who is pictured on the left in the mural, played for the Blue Jackets in the Nationwide Arena.
Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Dublin, Ohio resident Rob Barkley pauses to pay respects outside Nationwide Arena to hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau who died in a bicycle accident. Gaudreau, who is pictured on the left in the mural, played for the Blue Jackets in the Nationwide Arena.

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew killed while riding bikes in SJ. What we know

Johnny Gaudreau poses with a portrait that was drawn of him.
Johnny Gaudreau poses with a portrait that was drawn of him.

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Oct 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice prior to the season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena.
Oct 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice prior to the season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena.

Johnny Gaudreau's family released a heartbreaking statement after his death

FILE: According to reports, Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets was killed after being struck by a vehicle. COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 2: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on January 2, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776033787 ORIG FILE ID: 1895740047

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Fans mourn hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena.
Fans mourn hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena.

NJ man arrested in suspected drunk-driving crash that killed Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau

Dec. 9, 2022: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice prior to the game against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Dec. 9, 2022: Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice prior to the game against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

NHL 'shocked and saddened' by tragic death of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) skates down the ice during a stop in play against the Calgary Flames in the second period at Nationwide Arena on Oct 20, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) skates down the ice during a stop in play against the Calgary Flames in the second period at Nationwide Arena on Oct 20, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Johnny Gaudreau accident: NHL star, brother killed by driver in SJ

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