Newlywed bride killed, groom in critical condition, after drunk driver at speed of 65mph in 25mph zone, sent the golf cart conveying couple from wedding reception, flying
Touching final photo shows smiling newlywed bride alongside husband just minutes before she was killed when drunk driver crashed into golf cart conveying couple away from the reception
Samantha Miller, 34, and Aric Hutchinson, 36, were leaving their wedding reception when the buggy they were riding in was rear-ended and it rolled 100 yards
The other driver, 25-year-old Jamie Komoroski, was allegedly driving drunk, traveling at 65mph in a 25mph zone, in a rented Toyota Camry
The happy couple had just celebrated their nuptials at Folly Beach, South Carolina, before the tragedy struck on Saturday, April 28
Komoroski remains in custody on three charges of felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm or death and one count of reckless homicide
Due in court June, Komoroski faces up to a combined 50 years in prison and more than $40,000 in fines if convicted on all charges

New couple Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson celebrated their nuptials moments at Folly Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. before they were rear-ended by a drunk driver
A newlywed bride was been killed and the groom left in critical condition after they were hit by a speeding drunk driver when they left their wedding reception in a golf cart.
Samantha Miller, 34, and Aric Hutchinson, 36, celebrated their nuptials moments before they were allegedly rear-ended by a drunk driver at Folly Beach, South Carolina, on Friday.
Heartbreaking pictures showed the happy couple moments before tragedy struck, beaming as they were waved off by their guests with sparklers.
The ‘sweet’ newlyweds and two other occupants of the buggy were inside the vehicle when it rolled several times over 100 yards, killing the bride instantly.
The driver, 25-year-old Jamie Komoroski, was allegedly was traveling at 65mph in a 25mph zone and was drunk behind the wheel of a rented Toyota Camry, according to Folly Beach Police.

Aric Hutchinson in the ICU after he and his wife were rear-ended by a drunk driver. Hutchinson who suffered numerous broken bones and a brain injury, has had one reconstruction surgery and is set to have another

The ‘sweet’ newlyweds and two other occupants of the buggy were inside the vehicle when it rolled several times over 100 yards, killing the bride instantly
The groom Aric Hutchinson, has been left in critical condition, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his mother, Annette Hutchinson. He suffered numerous broken bones and a brain injury, has had one reconstruction surgery and is set to have another.
It is unclear if the groom is aware that his wife has died, as he has been in a critical condition since the incident.
Minutes-only wed Sam and Aric Hutchinson were being escorted by his brother-in-law Ben Garrett and nephew Brogan when they were allegedly hit by Komoroski. Garrett was also seriously injured.

Drunk driver Jamie Komoroski, 25, [photo], has been charged with three counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm or death and one count of reckless homicide by South Carolina authorities
A family member confirmed that Brogan was released on Sunday, and is recovering despite being ‘banged up and sore’.
The GoFundMe has raised more than $1365,171 of the of $100,000 goal, with Anette writing: ‘I was handed Aric’s wedding ring in a plastic bag at the hospital, five hours after Sam placed it on his finger and they read each other their vows. Aric has lost the love of his life.
‘The couple made their home in both the groom’s home state of Utah and the state of South Carolina. The bride is from North Carolina.
‘The groom graduated from Bonneville High School in South Ogden, Utah and played college football for Snow College and Utah Tech.’

Friends paid tribute to the bride, seen, [photo with her groom], calling her ‘one of the kindest people’

Newly wed Sam and Aric Hutchinson were being escorted Aric’s Sam’s brother-in-law Ben Garrett when tragedy struck. Garrett was also seriously injured
A family member confirmed that one of the men was released on Sunday, and is recovering despite being ‘banged up and sore’.
Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Sam died on scene from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.
Her friends paid tribute to the bride, calling her ‘one of the kindest people’, saying of the couple: ‘Nobody deserves this but especially not Aric and Sam, a dream couple that brought so much life, laughter and spice into life.’
Another added: ‘I’ll never forget when she interviewed for her job at the office we asked her where she saw herself in 10 years.
‘Her answer, without missing a beat, was married to the love of her life and a mom.
‘That was all tragically taken by one careless individual on the night her dream was just beginning.’
Andrew Gilreath, director of the Folly Beach Public Safety Department, confirmed that the golf cart, a six-person, low-speed model with a maximum speed of 25 mph, was legal to drive at night.

Folly Beach Police Department confirmed that the incident took place on the 1200 block of East Ashley Avenue, around 10pm on Saturday

Sam and Aric Hutchinson were being escorted by his brother-in-law Ben Garrett and nephew Brogan when they were hit by Komoroski. Sam was killed while Aric and Ben were both hospitalized with serious injuries

Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Sam [seen photo with Aric], died oat the scene from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. Aric survived but suffered life altering injuries. His condition is still listed as critical
Folly Beach Police Department confirmed that the incident took place at around 10pm, on the 1200 block of East Ashley Avenue.
Komoroski was the sole occupant of the vehicle when she rear-ended the cart and has been charged with three counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm or death and one count of reckless homicide.
The Logistics Account Executive remains in custody at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center and is set to appear in court in connection with the incident in June.
She could face up to 25 years in prison for the death of the bride, as well of a fine of up to $25,100, and an additional 15 years and $10,100 for the serious injury caused to the men in the buggy.
For the reckless homicide she could be handed a sentence of 10 years in prison, and a fine of up to $5,000, as well as having her license revoked for five years on her release.
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