COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A New Jersey judge ruled Monday that roadside comments made by the man accused of fatally hitting the Gaudreau brothers can be admitted as evidence in court.

Attorneys for Sean Higgins, the man accused of striking and killing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, argued the comments Higgins first made to officers should not be allowed as evidence because Higgins' Miranda rights were violated.

Judge Michael Silvanio returned a quick ruling in favor of the state, deciding that Higgins' roadside comments can be used as evidence. Silvanio also said all statements made after his arrest are admissible. See an earlier report on the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in the video player above.

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