The tragic deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have sparked legal debates regarding contributory negligence. A New Jersey judge upheld the charges against the allegedly drunken driver who fatally struck the siblings while they were cycling. Despite defense arguments regarding the brothers' elevated blood-alcohol levels, the court found no merit in claims that their drinking contributed to the crash. Witnesses corroborated that the Gaudreaus were riding safely, leading prosecutors to argue against reducing the charges against the driver, accused of being impaired and enraged during the incident.
After nearly two hours of argument, a judge agreed the issue was moot under New Jersey criminal law, upholding all charges against the driver, including manslaughter.
Assistant prosecutor Michael Mestern argued that to say the Gaudreaus' blood-alcohol levels contributed to their deaths is a reach to say the least.
Witnesses confirmed that the Gaudreaus were riding safely on the edge of the road just prior to being struck by the defendant's vehicle.
The Gaudreaus were bicycling near their hometown on the eve of their sister's wedding, a solemn context surrounding this tragic case.
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