A South Carolina woman accused of drunkenly crashing into a newlywed’s golf cart on their wedding day, killing the bride and seriously injuring the groom, was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison. .
Jamie Komorowski (2020) in connection with the April 28, 2023 crash that killed Samantha Miller, 34, and left Aric Hutchinson with brain injuries and broken bones. A judge handed down the sentence in a Charleston courtroom after the 27-year-old pleaded guilty to all charges. after they got married.
Komorowski was charged with three counts of felony reckless homicide and driving under the influence. Circuit Court Judge Dedra L. Jefferson sentenced Komorowski to 25 years in prison for felony DUI causing death. She was sentenced to 10 and 15 years in prison for other charges, but those sentences will be served concurrently.
Samantha Miller’s mother, Lisa Miller, told the court after Komorowski pleaded guilty, “She’s not going to make it back in 10 years or 25 years,” according to NBC affiliate WCBD in Charleston. . “This is for life.”
Komorowski apologized for his “rash” actions and said he was “hopelessly” alcoholic at the time of the accident.
“I take full responsibility for my actions,” she said at one point, looking at the victim’s relatives and loved ones. “Hopefully, one day you’ll forgive me. I know forgiveness has to be earned.” After the wedding reception, the newlyweds and two passengers drove to a rental house in Folly Beach by golf cart. As he was heading there, Komorowski, who was driving 105 mph, crashed into the back of a small car around 10 p.m.
According to WCBD, everyone in the golf cart, which was traveling at 25 mph, was ejected.
Miller died from blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.
