New Jersey Judge Refuses To Throw Out Evidence In Case Against Driver Accused Of Hitting, Killing Gaudreau Brothers

CBS Philadelphia

November 11, 2025

A New Jersey judge refused to throw out evidence in the case against Sean Higgins, the man accused of hitting and killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while driving drunk last year.

Higgins' attorneys argued any statements he made on the night of the crash after he said he "felt like" he needed a lawyer should be excluded from his upcoming trial.

The judge, Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio, ruled Monday that the evidence will remain.

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