Lawyers say 'don't rush judgement' in bride's wedding day killing
The lawyers of a drunk driver accused of killing a bride on her wedding day have begged the public "not to rush to judgement."
Newly weds Samantha 'Sam' Hutchinson, 34, and Aric Hutchinson, 36, were leaving their wedding reception in a golf cart in Folly Beach, South Carolina, on April 28, when they were allegedly rear-ended by Jamie Komoroski, 25.
The suspect, who was drunk and going at 65mph in a 25mph zone, has hired hire-powered lawyers Nathan S. Williams and Christopher S. Gramiccioni to represent her after she was arrested and charged with three counts of drinking under the influencing, involving death or serious bodily injury and reckless homicide.
Ms Komoroski's lawyers has urged for their client's case to be heard before any judgement is made.
Jamie Komoroski is accused of driving under the influence causing death (AP)
The happy couple on their wedding day (Michael D Peifer/Facebook)The lawyers said in a joint statement: “We cannot fathom what the families are going through and offer our deepest sympathies.
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"We simply ask that there not be a rush to judgment. Our court system is founded upon principles of justice and mercy and that is where all facts will come to light."
Authorities claim Ms Komoroski was going over the speed limit in her rented Toyota Camry along a poorly lit residential street when the car crashed into the newlyweds vehicle.
Samantha's family are heartbroken (AP)
Samantha and Aric were leaving their wedding reception in a golf cart, escored by his brother-in-law and nephew when they were rear ended (Michael D Peifer/Facebook)The car was thrown over 100 yards on impact and rolled over several times, according to police.
Samantha was tragically declared dead at the scene while still wearing her white wedding dress.
Husband Aric was rushed to a nearby hospital with brain injuries and multiple broken bones. He has since undergone two surgeries and was released home on May 4.
The suspect, who was not injured in the crash, claims she had drunk a beer and a tequila shot before getting in the car and allegedly crashing into the newlyweds.
It is unclear if Aric yet knows his wife was killed (AP)And when asked by officers to describe how drunk she was on an impairment scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being sober), she ranked herself an 8.
The suspect reportedly smelled of alcohol but “strongly refused” a sobriety test at the scene of the crash, according to cops.
However, a judge has since signed a warrant for two vials of blood to be drawn from Ms Komoroski which will show her blood alcohol level the night of the crash.
Andrew Gilreath, director of the Folly Beach Public Safety Department, said officers are interviewing local residents and bar owners to try and piece together her movements prior to the crash.
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In addition, they are going over old credit card receipts and recovering data from Ms Komoroski’s phone to check her whereabouts.
The suspect remains in jail in North Carolina after being denied bail.
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