South Carolina DUI Golf Cart Crash Settlement Finalized; $160K Paid to Wrongful Death Suit Plaintiff

A wrongful death settlement totaling $160,000 was approved in a 2023 South Carolina DUI golf cart crash case involving Jamie Komoroski, whose vehicle insurer will pay the amount to Aric Hutchinson, the surviving spouse of Samantha Miller. The crash, caused by Komoroski driving under the influence, resulted in Miller's death and serious injuries to Hutchinson. The settlement includes legal fees, with Hutchinson receiving a net of approximately $104,587. Previous settlements related to the case with local businesses and insurance companies exceeded $863,300. Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years for felony DUI resulting in death, the maximum penalty for this charge.