A year after NHL hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were struck and killed as they bicycled in Salem County, the case against the man charged in their deaths is continuing in court.

Defense attorneys have filed a string of as-yet unsuccessful motions to dismiss some charges and bar evidence against driver Sean M. Higgins from trial. They will be in court again next month with a bid to suppress statements prosecutors say their client made to police.

Four New Jersey State Police troopers involved in the case are expected to testify during the Sept. 18 hearing, according to statements made in court last week.

As the court case continues, the Gaudreau family has marked poignant milestones, welcomed new babies and worked to ensure the brothers’ legacy lives on.

A family tries t

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