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crime1 year ago

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Bride on Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison for causing a fatal crash while driving under the influence, killing bride Samantha Miller shortly after her wedding in South Carolina. Komoroski, who admitted to being heavily intoxicated and speeding, expressed remorse and pledged to help others avoid similar tragedies. The crash also severely injured the groom, Aric Hutchinson, who shared his ongoing physical and emotional struggles in court. Miller's family expressed their grief and anger, emphasizing the lasting impact of Komoroski's actions.

via syracuse.com|
#alcohol-addiction#court-sentencing#crime
crime1 year ago

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Crash on Bride's Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to drink-driving charges that resulted in the death of bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in South Carolina. The crash, which occurred in April 2023, also injured Miller's husband, Aric Hutchinson, and two of his family members. Komoroski was found to be three times over the legal alcohol limit and driving at 65mph in a 25mph zone. Hutchinson expressed that while he believes Komoroski is remorseful, it doesn't change the loss of his wife.

via BBC.com|
#court-sentencing#crime#drink-driving
crime1 year ago

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Bride on Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed bride Samantha Miller and injured her groom, Aric Hutchinson, in South Carolina. Komoroski, who admitted to being intoxicated and speeding, expressed remorse and pledged to help others avoid similar tragedies. The court heard emotional testimonies from both families, with Miller's family demanding a harsh sentence for the irreversible impact of Komoroski's actions.

via NJ.com|
#court-hearing#crime#dui
crime1 year ago

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Wedding Night Crash

Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.

via ABC NEWS 4|
#alcohol-addiction#crime#dui
crime1 year ago

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Crash on Bride's Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.

via ABC NEWS 4|
#alcohol-addiction#crime#dui
legalpersonal-disputes2 years ago

Legal Battle Ensues Between Grieving Groom and Mother-in-Law Over Estate of Bride Killed on Wedding Night

The groom whose bride was killed by a suspected drunk driver on their wedding night is now in a legal battle with his mother-in-law over control of his deceased wife's estate. The mother is even contesting the validity of the marriage. The bride was killed in a collision as they left their wedding reception. The mother claims her daughter would have wanted her to receive a share of the inheritance, while the groom's attorney argues that he has been generous and accuses the mother of dishonoring her daughter's wishes. The groom has offered a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit, but the mother's attorney claims it is a "money grab." The drunk driver is facing charges of reckless vehicular homicide and felony DUI.

via Fox News|
#drunk-driving#estate-battle#groom
lawsuit2 years ago

Lawsuit filed against driver and bars/restaurants in wedding night tragedy.

Aric Hutchinson, whose bride Samantha Miller was killed by an alleged drunken driver on their wedding night, is suing the driver and the bars and restaurants that served her. The suit alleges that the driver had a "booze filled day" and was served "additional and excessive amounts of alcohol" by the bars. The suit also names Taco Boy, the Folly Beach restaurant where the driver was recently hired, saying there was a practice of drinking alcohol at company meetings and functions. Hutchinson is suing for funeral and burial expenses as well as actual damages and punitive damages, to be determined at trial.

via CBS News|
#bars-and-restaurants#drunk-driving#lawsuit
human-interest2 years ago

Community rallies around groom after tragic loss on wedding night

The husband of a bride killed by an alleged drunken driver minutes after their wedding in South Carolina broke his silence at a touching beach tribute to her over the weekend. Aric Hutchinson, who suffered broken bones and a brain injury in the crash, joined about a hundred people on Folly Beach to honor the life of his bride, Samantha Hutchinson. The couple were in a golf cart leaving their wedding reception when it was hit from behind by the alleged drunken driver. The heartbreaking fatal crash has garnered nationwide attention, with a GoFundMe page raising more than $720,000 as of Monday.

via New York Post |
#drunk-driving#fundraiser#human-interest
crime2 years ago

Grieving Mothers Speak Out Against Accused Drunk Driver in Wedding Crash

The mother of a bride killed in a car crash just after her wedding has criticised the driver, who was allegedly drunk at the time, for making a “conscious choice” that led to her daughter’s death. Jamie Lee Komoroski, who was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit, has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide and causing death while driving under the influence. The bride, Samantha Miller, died in her wedding dress, while her husband was critically injured. Komoroski allegedly refused to take a field sobriety test.

via The Guardian US|
#crime#drunk-driving#justice
crime2 years ago

Wedding Night Tragedy: Bride Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver.

A bride was killed and her groom seriously injured by a suspected drunk driver shortly after their wedding reception in Folly Beach, South Carolina. The mother of the bride, Lisa Miller, is urging drivers to reconsider how a split-second decision to take the wheel while drunk may have lasting consequences. The accident has spotlighted traffic safety in a community that has recently moved to combat speeding. The groom's mother created a GoFundMe page to pay for her daughter-in-law's funeral and her son's medical bills, which had raised over $580,000 as of Wednesday morning.

via CBS News|
#community-support#crime#drunk-driving
crime2 years ago

Wedding Day Tragedies: Drunk Driving and Golf Cart Crashes

A bride was killed and her groom seriously injured in a golf cart accident caused by a suspected drunk driver in South Carolina. The couple had just celebrated their wedding earlier in the day. The driver, Jamie Komoroski, was arrested and charged with three counts of DUI causing serious bodily injury/death and one count of reckless homicide. The victims' medical costs and burial expenses are being covered by a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $150,000.

via ABC News|
#crime#drunk-driving#dui