Katie Gaudreau Reflects on 'Split Second' She Found Out About Johnny and Matthew's Deaths

Mar. 15, 2025

Katie Gaudreau, who was supposed to get married a day after her brothersJohnny and Matthew Gaudreauwerekilled in a bike accident, is reflecting on the moment she found out about the tragedy.

On Thursday, Aug. 29, Johnny, a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey player, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were biking in Oldmans Township, N.J., near their hometown of Salem County. They were in town to serve as groomsmen in their sister’s wedding, which wasset for Aug. 30.

His detention hearing on Thursday, Sept. 5, was rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, as the prosecution and defense sought more time to file exhibits and legal briefs, perNJ.com.

Katie' recalled finding out about her brother’s death in the middle of wedding planning in anInstagram poston Thursday.

Katie Gaudreau poses with brothers Matthew and Johnny.Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

“That day. Right in the middle of getting ready for the best day of my life the unthinkable happens that will change my life forever. I remember a week ago being in the hotel sitting with family and texting [my fiancé] Devin [Joyce] about how we forgot to practice our dip,” she wrote next to sweet childhood photos.

Johnny and Matthew pictured with their dad Guy, mom Jane and sister Katie.Johnny Gaudreau/Instagram

Johnny Gaudreau/Instagram

“To think that was our biggest worry at this moment when in just a split second, and a phone call later, our lives would forever change,” her post continued. “Remember to tell your people you love them. I would do anything to tell my big brothers I love them one more time.”

Katie previously shared thather brothers loved her fiancé “more than he will ever know"while resharing a tributepostfrom Joyce on Instagram.

“They were so excited for us to get married. When the day comes they are going to be dancing and celebrating more than anyone,” she wrote in an Instagram Stories message on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau.Richard T Gagnon/Getty

Richard T Gagnon/Getty

Joyce’s post included a touching message dedicated to the two brothers.

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“I promise to take the absolute best care of your little sister and I know when the day comes you will be with us on that day,” added Joyce.

source: people.com