Aric Hutchinson, the husband of Samantha Miller who was tragically killed in a South Carolina beach road collision on her wedding night last year, will be receiving nearly a million dollars in settlements connected to the crash. The crash, caused by a drunk driver, resulted in Miller’s death and left Hutchinson with a brain injury and multiple broken bones. Hutchinson’s lawsuit named several Folly Beach bars, Progressive auto insurance, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car as defendants in the case. The settlement, totaling about $863,300, was approved by a Charleston County Circuit Court Judge.
The tragic incident occurred when driver Jamie Lee Komoroski crashed a rented vehicle into a golf cart carrying Hutchinson and Miller away from their wedding reception. The collision threw the golf cart 100 yards away, resulting in Miller’s death at the scene while still wearing her wedding dress. Komoroski was reportedly driving at a speed of 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. Hutchinson alleged in the lawsuit that Komoroski had been seen slurring and staggering across several bars around Folly Beach before getting behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol concentration more than three times the legal limit.
The settlements totaling $1.3 million will amount to less than that after attorney and legal fees are paid. Komoroski, the driver responsible for the fatal crash, is currently out on bond as her case moves through the court system. She faces charges of felony driving under the influence resulting in death, reckless homicide, and two counts of felony driving under the influence resulting in great bodily injury. The settlement reached in court offers some resolution to the tragic loss suffered by Hutchinson and the family of Samantha Miller.
The aftermath of this devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating impacts it can have on innocent victims and their families. The loss of Samantha Miller on what should have been a joyous occasion has left a lasting impact on her loved ones and serves as a tragic example of the consequences of irresponsible actions. The legal proceedings and resulting settlements offer some semblance of justice for the family of the victim and provide financial compensation for the injuries and losses suffered by Hutchinson as a result of the crash.
While nothing can fully alleviate the pain and loss experienced by the family and loved ones of Samantha Miller, the settlements reached in court offer a sense of closure and accountability for those responsible for the fatal crash. The financial compensation awarded to Aric Hutchinson serves as a form of restitution for the physical and emotional injuries he sustained as a result of the incident. The legal process, though it cannot undo the tragedy that occurred, provides a means of seeking justice for the victims and their families and holds accountable those responsible for the negligent actions that led to the loss of life.
As the case continues to make its way through the court system, the focus remains on seeking justice for Samantha Miller, Aric Hutchinson, and their families. The legal actions taken against the bars, insurance companies, and the driver responsible for the crash serve as a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility in cases of negligence and wrongful death. The tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night have left a lasting impact on those involved, but the legal process offers a path towards closure and justice for the victims and their loved ones.
