Lisa Miller, Samantha Miller (Hutchinson) : “Mother of Bride Killed in Drunk Driving Crash Seeks Representation in Estate”

Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Lisa Miller, the mother of Samantha Miller (Hutchinson), of Charlotte, North Carolina, who tragically died on her wedding night in a golf cart crash, is seeking to become the representative for Samantha Miller’s estate. Samantha passed away without a will, so her assets were automatically transferred to her surviving spouse, Aric Hutchinson, who was appointed as the personal representative of her estate by the Charleston County Probate Court.

Recently, several businesses, including The Crab Shack, The Folly Deli, and Progressive Northern Insurance, have agreed to settle in a wrongful death lawsuit related to Samantha’s death. In exchange for the release of liability or any claims of wrongful death or personal injury, these businesses have reached a settlement. However, Lisa and her attorneys have threatened to challenge the validity of Samantha and Aric’s marriage, claiming that the couple did not spend the night together after their wedding.

In an attempt to resolve the situation, Hutchinson offered to give Lisa half of the recovery in the wrongful death suits if she stopped trying to prove the invalidity of their marriage. However, Lisa denied this request, according to court records.

The tragic incident occurred on April 28, 2023, when Samantha and Aric were leaving Folly Beach on a golf cart. They were hit by a drunk driver, Jamie Komoroski, while traveling on East Ashley Avenue. Samantha, wearing her wedding dress, was killed instantly, and the three other passengers sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital.

Police reports indicate that Komoroski was driving at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone at the time of the crash. A toxicology report revealed that her blood alcohol content level was three times higher than the legal limit. Komoroski was subsequently denied bond and has been indicted on four charges related to the crash.

The legal battle surrounding Samantha Miller’s estate and the aftermath of this tragic incident continue to unfold. As the court proceedings progress, more details about the case are expected to emerge.

Leave a Comment