The husband of a bride killed on her wedding night has spoken in court following the tragic incident.
Samantha Miller, 34, and groom Aric Hutchinson, also 36, had just left their wedding venue in Folly Beach, South Carolina, when 25-year-old Jamie Komoroski crashed into their golf cart.
Miller was killed instantly in the crash, which occurred last year, meanwhile Hutchinson suffered critical injuries.
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Komoroski was travelling at 65mph in a 25mph zone and was found to be under the influence when the accident occurred.
The 25-year-old - who described herself as a 'recovering alcoholic' - pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in court, as well as driving under the influence (DUI) causing bodily harm or death and a charge of DUI felony.
The three sentences are to be served concurrently, with Komoroski set to spend 25 years in prison for her crimes.
Speaking in court, Hutchinson spoke about the final moments he shared with his wife.
“I wish I had gone that night, so she didn’t have to go alone,” he said.
“I don’t have joy, I don’t have passion, I don’t have drive. I am stuck in hell. What do you say when your world is just shattered?
“I think about that night every single day and the last moments that I had with Sam on the golf cart.
“She told me she didn’t want the night to end and I kissed her on the forehead and that’s the last thing I remember.”
Meanwhile, Miller's father, Brad Warner, told Komoroski directly that he would 'hate her for the rest of [his] life.'
He said: “For the rest of my life I’m gonna hate you.
“And when I arrive in hell, and you come there, I’ll open the door for you.”
The newlyweds and two others were riding in the cart shortly after their wedding reception when it was hit by Komoroski.
It travelled over 100 yards and rolled several times before coming to a halt.
Miller was killed instantly from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.
During the hearing, Komoroski described herself as a 'recovering alcoholic' and said she would be 'deeply ashamed' of what had happened for the rest of her life.
She also vowed to use her time in jail to 'better herself'.
“I will use the time to better myself,” she said, adding that she was 'deeply sorry' for Miller's death.
Lucy Devine