There are unconfirmed reports circulating on social media that former Flame Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, have been killed while cycling in Salem County, New Jersey, near Philadelphia, PA.
CBS Philadelphia reports that two cyclists were struck and killed by a car after 8pm in Pedricktown, NJ, near Gaudreau’s childhood home of Salem. The report does not mention the names of the victims.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Dylan H. Robillard and Steve Franklin took to X to report that Gaudreau had been involved in the collision. Robillard’s tweet has since been deleted.
Stay with HeartlandNews.ca for updates as this story unfolds.
My brother (police officer in Salem County, NJ) has confirmed with me that NHL Player Johnny Gaudreau has passed away in a car accident.
— Steve Franklin (@MyGuySteve) August 30, 2024
Rest in peace, Johnny Gaudreau. Columbus Blue Jackets legend. https://t.co/PfDPhRolMg
Reports are that Jonny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver tonite. Please pray that this is not true! #CBJ #NHL pic.twitter.com/mBbJTiY6MN
— Tim Peel (@TimCPeel20) August 30, 2024
I am at a complete loss right now. I know this is going to be hard to believe some random person on X, but I am part of the Blue Jackets organization and can confirm that we have received notification of the tragic losses of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. (1/?)
— Fire The Cannon (@FireCannon15213) August 30, 2024
