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On Sunday, September 1, NJ.com released a story that provided more information about the alleged drunk driver who hit brothers Johnny and Mathew Gaudreau with his vehicle. According to the article, the driver, Sean Higgins, 43, is a major in the New Jersey National Guard and is employed by the non-profit substance abuse company, Gaudenzia, headquartered in Pennsylvania. A military source confirmed his background to NJ Advance Media on Sunday.

Johnny, 31, a star in the National Hockey League, and his brother Matthew, 29, who also played professional hockey, were riding their bicycles north on County Road 551 in Oldmans Township, Salem County, when Higgins hit them. The suspect was driving an SUV, according to the State Police. They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The brothers were alumni of Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City, NJ. Matthew Gaudreau was a former ice hockey coach at the school.  (See article)

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