Woman Sentenced for Fatal Drink-Driving Crash on Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski's reckless actions resulted in the tragic loss of Samantha Miller just hours after her wedding, leaving her husband and family devastated.

A South Carolina woman has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including felony DUI resulting in death, after causing a fatal crash that killed newlywed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night. Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the incident, which left Miller's husband, Aric Hutchinson, injured alongside two family members.

The distressing crash took place in April 2023 in Folly Beach, where the newlyweds were traveling in a golf cart shortly after their ceremony. In a heartbreaking testimony, Hutchinson recalled his last moments with Miller, stating, "She didn’t want the night to end." He awakened in the hospital with no memory of the tragic event.

Komoroski's reckless behavior was highlighted during the trial, where she was accused of drinking at various bars and driving at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. A subsequent blood test revealed that she was three times over the legal limit, and she initially refused to provide breath samples when approached by police officers.

In court, Komoroski expressed deep remorse for her actions and admitted full responsibility for the incident. Hutchinson, who suffered severe injuries, remarked that while he believed Komoroski felt regret, it would not change the reality of his wife's absence and the life they had expected to build together. Following the sentencing, he stated, "The punishment fits the crime," acknowledging the long journey of emotional recovery that lies ahead for him and his family.