DUI Suspect's Family Speaks Out After Fatal Wedding Night Crash in South Carolina

On the night of her wedding, tragedy struck for Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson when a woman allegedly under the influence crashed into their golf cart. The bride, Samantha Miller, lost her life, and her husband, Aric Hutchinson, was severely injured. Additionally, Miller’s brother, Benjamin Garrett, and a young relative also suffered serious injuries.

Admission of Alcoholism

The accused, Jamie Komoroski, 26, is reported to have admitted to being an “alcoholic addict” in jailhouse phone recordings, confessing to her struggles with alcohol, depression, and anxiety. She revealed her inner turmoil in a conversation with her sister, Kelsi, expressing a sense of loneliness and purposelessness in her life.

In another conversation, she discussed finding solace in reading the Bible and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Komoroski's father informed her that the conversations were being recorded, highlighting her openness about her ongoing battle with alcoholism.

Legal Proceedings

Following her arrest in April 2023, Jamie Komoroski was released on a $150,000 bond earlier this month due to the failure of prosecutors to bring her to trial by the judge's March 1 deadline. Her defense attorneys cited her long-standing struggles with alcohol, depression, and anxiety in court filings.

Tragic Aftermath and Legal Action

The surviving victims have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, indicating that Komoroski had a blood-alcohol content of .261, which is more than triple the legal limit, at the time of the crash. It is reported that she had been drinking for hours at multiple establishments before the fatal incident. The New Jersey native could now face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.