“Aric has lost the love of his life.”
The couple’s final pictures, showing them laughing and doing a sparkler tunnel as they left their wedding ceremony, have been shared widely on social media since the tragedy.
Hutchinson has since spoken out in a recent interview with Good Morning America.
He opened up about the fateful day, his recovery process, and coping with the immense loss.
Reflecting on the experience, he said: “I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. That night, going from an all-time high to an all-time low, it’s pretty rough to try to comprehend.”
He remembered his late wife fondly, sharing: “She was so happy. I mean, planning a wedding, as most people know, is extremely stressful. And she just had a weird, like, calmness that night.”
Recalling Samantha’s last words, Aric said: “I do remember the last thing I remember her saying was she wanted the night to never end.”
The Associated Press has confirmed Hutchinson will receive nearly $1 million in a partial settlement related to the crash.
According to The Post and Courier, Hutchinson will be awarded approximately $863,300 from various parties including Folly Beach establishments The Drop-In Bar & Deli, The Crab Shack, and Snapper Jacks; Progressive auto insurance; and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.