Alleged drunk driver who fatally struck bride moments after wedding is now planning her own nuptials from jail

By stefan armitage

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The driver charged with killing a bride just moments after her wedding is reportedly expecting to tie the knot herself.

In a heart-wrenching jailhouse conversation obtained exclusively by the New York Post, Jamie Lee Komoroski, the driver charged in the tragic incident involving new bride Samantha Miller, tearfully outlined her own wedding aspirations to her father.

Komoroski, 26, was charged with four counts in relation to striking Miller and her new husband - Aric Hutchinson - with her Toyota as they left their beach wedding reception on April 28 last year.

Miller tragically lost her life while wearing her wedding dress, while Hutchinson and two other guests sustained serious injuries after Komoroski collided with a golf cart they were being transported on.

Aric and Sam were struck moments after departing their wedding. Credit: GoFundMe

In the aftermath of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was launched with the aim of easing the financial burden of Aric's soaring medical expenses - eventually hitting more than $730,000.

Despite facing up to 25 years behind bars for the fatal crash, Komoroski, speaking from the Al Cannon Detention Center, expressed her longing for her father's presence at her future wedding, telling him: "I want you to be at my wedding. I want you to walk me down the aisle."

During the emotional call - which was obtained by The Post - Komoroski also expressed her deep affection for her boyfriend, Evan Tatro, who has remained steadfast by her side throughout the ordeal.

Jamie Lee Komoroski is facing 25 years behind bars. Credit: Charleston County Sheriff's Office

In conversations with Tatro, Komoroski expressed gratitude for his unwavering support and eagerly anticipated their reunion, sharing intimate details of her daily life in confinement. "I can’t wait to get a hug from you, oh my gosh, you had just better wear a rain jacket," she told him.

Pictures shared on Komoroski’s Instagram page show several tender moments between her and Tatro - which has since been flooded with negative comments.

While Komoroski’s defense team sought her release on bond, citing her lack of prior criminal history and family support, Judge Michael Nettles, during a poignant court appearance attended by Miller’s mother, ordered Komoroski to remain incarcerated until the commencement of her trial in March.

Prosecutors allege that Komoroski was speeding and extremely intoxicated when she crashed her car into the back of the golf cart carrying Samantha, Aric, and two other wedding guests.

She is facing charges of reckless vehicular homicide and three counts of felony driving under the influence.

In previous calls with her family, Komoroski leaned on her faith for support, saying: "I just wanted to let you guys know I'm okay and that this is a part of God's plan. I think it's going to pan out for the best, and everything is going to be okay. I think it’s a part of God's plan."

Aric survived the crash but sustained multiple serious injuries. Credit: GoFundMe

Aric - who survived the crash - sustained injuries that included multiple fractures, with one leg requiring surgical intervention. His facial bones also required surgical repair, alongside broken vertebrae in his back, brain hemorrhages, and numerous cuts necessitating stitches.

As well as his injuries and the grief of losing his new wife, Aric is now reportedly facing a legal battle against Samantha's mother over control of her estate.

Featured image credit: GoFundMe/Charleston County Sheriff's Office

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