Katie Gaudreau shares heartwarming throwback photo of siblings Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew, and Kristen (Image via Instagram/@kgaudreau13)
On Aug. 29, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew tragically died after being struck by a drunk driver. They were riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, when a Jeep hit them. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Matthew, 29, had played pro hockey before becoming a coach. The driver, Sean Higgins, was arrested and charged with two counts of death by auto.
Months later, Johnny and Matthew's sister, Katie Gaudreau, shared a heartwarming story on her Instagram account. She posted a 12-year-old picture of her, Johnny, Matthew and their sister, Kristen Venello, standing in front of a Christmas tree. The photo captured a happier time in their lives.
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Katie also shared an Instagram post on Sept. 2, expressing how close they were as siblings and how much she would miss them. She vowed to take care of their parents and family. In her post, Katie wrote:
