Bombshell development in trial of drunk driver Jamie Lee Komoroski who killed bride on her wedding night

A drunk driver has admitted crashing into a newlywed couple and killing her on their wedding night.

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 26, admitted reckless homicide Monday in court in Charleston, South Carolina, in the April 2023 killing of Samantha Miller, 34.

She also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence and two counts of driving under the influence causing further bodily harm or death.

Miller’s new husband Aric Hutchinson was also seriously injured after being struck by Komoroski while he and his new wife were riding on a golf cart after their Folly Beach wedding.

Komoroski wore a black suit and appeared to have gained weight ahead of Monday’s court appearance, which was scheduled as a trial after she previously denied the allegations.

Jurors were to be chosen from a pool, but the killer’s lawyers instead indicated they wanted to enter a guilty plea.

She looked somber as she entered the courtroom to admit crimes that could see her jailed for 25 years.

Komoroski did not take a plea deal, meaning a judge does not have to show her leniency because she spared Miller’s family a trial.

Komoroski was supposed to stand trial for the DUI murder of Samantha Miller, but ultimately ended up with a surprise guilty plea to the crime.

Komoroski was three times over the legal limit when she crashed into newlyweds Aric and Samantha Hutchinson, killing the bride

Komoroski was traveling at a shocking speed of 60 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Her blood alcohol level was reportedly three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.

During Monday’s hearing, Miller’s stricken sister Mandi Jenkins described Komoroski’s behavior as “selfish, senseless and avoidable” on the night of the murder.

She said the sound of sirens now traumatizes her, while Miller’s brother Nathan Miller told the court how he experiences a cold stab of fear when he receives an unexpected phone call, fearing it might be more bad news.

He also called for Komoroski to receive the maximum penalty, saying: “It was no accident to drive more than 60 miles per hour on the small, dark roads of Folly Beach.

Miller tragically died at the scene of the crash – just hours after exchanging vows with Hutchinson – still in her wedding dress.

Hutchinson, who survived the crash, suffered two broken legs, extensive facial fractures and traumatic brain injuries.

Komoroski was initially held in custody without bond before being released on a $150,000 bond in March 2024.

Since then, she has been under house arrest pending her trial.

In March, exclusive footage obtained by DailyMail.com showed Komoroski settling into her new home in an upscale enclave of Charleston – a world away from the cell she shared for 10 months at Al Canon Detention Center, North Charleston.

Komoroski was considerably heavier than the figure captured last April and was able to enjoy the apartment’s spacious, screened-in balcony on the sultry South Carolina day.

The killer driver is pictured walking into court on Monday, shortly before she entered a guilty plea

On her Instagram, Komoroski can be seen showing off her enviable figure in a series of bikini-clad beach photos taken everywhere from South Carolina’s Sullivan Island to Turks and Cacos and a Thanksgiving holiday with her family

The car and golf cart involved in the deadly bridal party were located in a towing company’s lot

Exclusive photos from DailyMail.com show Jamie Lee Komoroski settled into her new home in an upscale enclave of Charleston in March

Komoroski was under house arrest in Charleston County, South Carolina, equipped with an ankle monitor

Komoroski appears determined to get back into pre-prison shape as a video, exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com, showed her working out on her balcony

Joined by her mother, Traci, 60, father Charles, 60, and brother, also Charles, 23, Komoroski seemed relaxed and cheerful as her family members brought new belongings and all the comfort she needed to her new pad.

Under the strict conditions of her bond, Komoroski cannot leave her apartment for anything other than “medical emergencies” or court-ordered dates.

She must wear a GPS and SCRAM ankle bracelet – a device that monitors alcohol consumption every thirty minutes by monitoring sweat.