Newly launched physique cam footage from New Jersey state police captures the second the driving force, accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother whereas driving drunk, struggles by means of a area sobriety check proper earlier than being taken into custody.
Try the clip — Sean Higgins, puffing on a cigarette, tells officers he was “freaked out” as they questioned him in regards to the crash, claiming he’d had beers however the final one was two hours in the past.
Cops ran some exams to see if he was intoxicated, and after finally being slapped in handcuffs, Sean is heard asking, “Is everyone okay again there? I imply, what occurred?” A trooper responds, “We’ll discuss that after we get to the station.”
Audio from the 911 name reporting the incident was additionally launched, the place the caller explains how the automotive hit two individuals who had been mendacity on the bottom.
When requested in regards to the situation of the 2, the caller says it was darkish they usually couldn’t see.
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, had been biking on a street in rural Oldmans Township, South Jersey, on August 29 once they had been allegedly mowed down by Higgins.
Higgins is now dealing with fees of two counts of demise by auto, reckless driving, possession of an open container, and consuming alcohol in a motorcar.
