Recently, the US media reported that a drunk female driver crashed into a golf cart carrying a newlywed couple on a coastal road in South Carolina, causing the bride to die on the spot.
The incident occurred at 10 pm on April 28th. The bride, Samantha Miller, 34 years old and residing in Charlotte, South Carolina, tragically lost her life in the accident. Three other people in the golf cart were injured, including the groom, Aric Hutchinson, who is currently in critical condition in the hospital. It is known that the couple had only been married for a few hours before the heartbreaking accident occurred.
The golf cart was hit by a car driven by the intoxicated female driver. The impact was so severe that it caused fatal injuries to the bride and injuries to the other passengers. The driver was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and felony DUI causing death or bodily injury. The tragic incident has shocked many and serves as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.
The scene of the bride and groom during the wedding.
Annette Hutchinson, the mother of the groom, has created a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the funeral expenses of her daughter-in-law and medical bills for her son.
The post includes a photo of Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson on their wedding day just before the accident. The page also shares a photo of the groom lying in a hospital bed. It is known that he is undergoing treatment for head trauma and broken bones.
The tragic incident has left the family in a difficult financial situation, and they are asking for help from the public. The GoFundMe page has received a lot of support, with many people donating to help the family during this difficult time.
Local police have stated that data obtained from the rental car of suspect Jamie Lee Komoroski (25 years old) shows that she was driving at a speed of 105 km/h and only lightly pressed the brakes before colliding with the golf cart. The speed limit in the area is 40 km/h.
Komoroski is currently charged with reckless vehicular homicide and three counts of DUI resulting in death. The woman faces up to 25 years in prison for each DUI charge resulting in death. The suspect remains in the Charleston County Jail as of May 1st, and it is unclear whether she has legal representation or not.
The incident is currently drawing public attention in the US.