In a tragic incident that has drawn nationwide attention, a woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) and causing a crash that killed a newlywed bride on her wedding night. According to reports from various news outlets, 25-year-old Hannah D. Houghton of Folly Beach, South Carolina, was sentenced to 12 years in prison following her guilty plea. The deadly crash occurred on October 30, 2022, when 27-year-old bride, Kaylee Christine Kimbrough, was leaving her wedding reception on Folly Beach. Eyewitnesses reported that Houghton ran through a red light, striking Kimbrough’s vehicle, which was carrying her husband and another couple. After the crash, Houghton showed signs of intoxication and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19%, significantly above the legal limit of 0.08%. At her sentencing hearing, Houghton apologized tearfully, stating, “I’m so sorry. I wish I could take it back and I wish I could have done things differently.” The Kimbrough family expressed their heartbreak and devastation at the loss of their loved one, calling her a bright light in their lives. Houghton was additionally sentenced to 5 years of parole after her prison term, and she faces a $10,000 fine. The case has sparked discussions about the dangers of DUI and the impact of such tragedies on families and communities. Advocates continue to call for stricter penalties for those who drive under the influence to prevent future tragedies.
Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to DUI Crash That Killed Bride on Wedding Night
