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.

The Gaudreaus were bicycling near their hometown on County Road 551 and Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township on the eve of their sister's wedding on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were struck and killed.

Johnny Gaudreau, known as "Johnny Hockey," was set to start his third season with the Columbus Blue Jackets after eight seasons

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