Last Friday, Samantha Miller lost her life when she was hit by a drunk driver in Folly Beach in the US state of South Carolina.
Her husband Aric Hutchinson was seriously injured in the same collision.
The couple had married just a few hours before, and were on their way back from the wedding reception when they were hit from behind by a speeding car, writes CNN.
“Aric lost the love of his life,” writes his mother, Anette Hutchinson.
Drove in 40 zone
It was only five hours after the married couple had given each other their “I do” until Samantha Miller was killed in the accident.
The couple were driven home from the wedding reception in a golf cart. Several of the couple’s family members were also in the vehicle, who escorted the couple.
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According to tradition, the golf cart towed cans behind it, and a “newly married” sign was mounted on the vehicle.
The car was driving on a stretch of road where the speed limit was 40 kilometers per hour, which is legal in South Carolina, writes CNN.
25-year-old accused
Then the wedding night turned into a nightmare. Behind them came a car traveling at over 100 kilometers per hour, according to the police.
In the powerful collision, the golf cart was thrown tens of meters across the road.
Throwing millions out the car window
Miller was killed. The husband and his two family members were all seriously injured.
A 25-year-old woman is now charged with negligent homicide and three counts of grievous bodily harm. According to the police, the accused woman allegedly drove drunk.
Collected four million
On Sunday, just two days after the accident, Aric Hutchinson’s mother, Anette, set up a fundraiser at Gofundme website.
“I got Aric’s wedding ring in a plastic bag at the hospital, five hours after Samantha gave it to him and they said their wedding vows. Aric has lost the love of his life,” writes the mother.
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She also writes that her son suffered several broken bones, as well as a brain injury, in the accident.
“The rehabilitation will take a long time,” writes the mother.
At the time of writing, over 380,000 dollars – over four million kroner – has been collected. The money will go towards Samantha’s funeral, as well as to cover the medical costs of her husband Aric and the two family members.
2023-05-02 07:59:39
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