Evidence obtained from the vehicle in the fatal collision involving Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will remain admissible, a judge ruled Thursday.
Judge Michael Silvanio denied a defence motion in New Jersey court to suppress evidence from the vehicle's airbag control module and infotainment system.
"Two valid search warrants for which there was probable cause," Silvanio said in explaining his decision.
The defence argued that the evidence collected was gathered outside the scope of a search warrant.
Sean Higgins was previously indicted on two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, two counts of second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident and fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence.
Prosecutors say Higgins was intoxicated when he struck the Gaudreau brothers while they were cycling on Aug. 29, 2024.
The next court date is scheduled for Sept. 18.
