In September 2023, Annette gave another update on Aric.

”His injuries, and other stress factors, have been so hard on him, he has gone to the emergency room five times and been re-admitted to the hospital twice due to severe pain and nausea. There he was diagnosed with stomach ulcers, duodenitis, and gastritis. Since he hasn’t improved, an endoscopy is scheduled for later this month. He has lost over 20 pounds. After four months, he is still in a great deal of pain from his other injuries. He is undergoing physical therapy for his legs and the broken vertebrae’s in his back. In addition, he now has knee pain that will most likely need surgery. He only recently was able to drive.”

Sentenced to 25 years

In December 2024, Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of felony DUI, two counts of DUI causing great bodily injury or death, and one count of reckless homicide.

“For the rest of my life I will carry this guilt and take full responsibility,” she said before receiving her sentence.

“I feel like the punishment fit the crime,” Aric Hutchinson said after.

“I do think she’s sorry. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Sam’s not here, my wife’s not here, the family we planned, all of our injuries. So that’ll take some time for sure.”