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Rictor · 01-24-2004, 12:32 PM

Man dies after win on lottery TV show

On TV
? Hoosier Millionaire: 7 p.m., Saturday, WXIN (Channel 59)

By John Holl
[email protected]
January 24, 2004

The winner of this week's "Hoosier Millionaire" game show died after being hit by a pickup truck just hours after the show's taping, authorities said Friday.

Carl D. Atwood, 73, won $57,000 on Thursday during a taping of the television game show in Indianapolis, Hoosier Lottery Director Jack Ross said.

Carl D. Atwood
After the two-hour taping, which will air tonight, Atwood returned to his hometown of Elwood with the check, Ross said.

About 7 p.m., Atwood was crossing Main Street a block from his home -- on his way to the grocery store where he had bought the ticket that got him on the show -- when a black pickup rounded a corner and struck him, said Elwood Police Chief Toby R. Barker.

"It was at an unlighted intersection, and Mr. Atwood had dark clothing on," Barker said, "so the driver did not see him before he hit him."

Atwood suffered a head injury, Barker said. He was taken to a local hospital and transported to an Indianapolis hospital, where he died.

The driver, Brian Harris, 29, an Elwood firefighter, will not be charged, Barker said.

Elwood, a city of about 10,000 in Madison County, is about 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

"We are going to air the show," Ross said in a telephone interview. "That is what they (the Atwood family) wanted to do, and at the end of the show we will have something in memory of Carl Atwood."

A woman who answered the phone at the Atwood residence Friday afternoon, but declined to identify herself, said the family was too grief-stricken to speak about the accident.

Contestants for "Hoosier Millionaire" are selected from players of a scratch-off lottery ticket game.

Every 13th week of the show, the winning contestants from the previous 12 weeks are invited to compete for $1 million.

"We will certainly have a place on that show for someone who the family chooses to take his place," Ross said.

Manowar · 01-24-2004, 12:34 PM

RIP

that is really unlucky for him, but i suppose it could have been his birthday or wedding anniversary as well

sickkittens · 01-24-2004, 12:36 PM

That's messed up.

Rictor · 01-24-2004, 12:38 PM

I used to love watching Hoosier Millionaire when I was a kid...used to be you could win a million dollars on there...the prizes suck now.

axelcat · 01-24-2004, 12:39 PM

That is so sad after going to the show of a lifetime

foolio · 01-24-2004, 12:41 PM

man, that really sucks. When I saw the title I thought maybe his heart went out.

But dang, getting killed sucks no matter what.

beemk · 01-24-2004, 12:50 PM

his wife is quick

theS2O · 01-25-2004, 01:21 AM

o no... that's sad.

RP Fade · 01-25-2004, 01:23 AM

Probably his wife..life insurance

Materialist · 01-25-2004, 01:30 AM

I read this a few minutes ago. 'Tis a fine example of fluctuating luck.

Vitasoy · 01-25-2004, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by beemk
his wife is quick

the real magoo · 01-25-2004, 03:43 AM

Whatever happened to that black chick that won 100 milj and then lost her lottery ticket? And then someone else found it..

vanuatu · 01-25-2004, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by the real magoo
Whatever happened to that black chick that won 100 milj and then lost her lottery ticket? And then someone else found it..

She admitted she lied, the real winner came forward and collected, and the dumb mole who invented the sob story is apparently being charged with making a false complaint. Sounds like a candidate for the funny farm.

liquidmoe · 01-25-2004, 06:24 AM

That is some unfortunate shit.

01-24-2004, 12:32 PM	#1
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Man dies after win on lottery TV show Man dies after win on lottery TV show On TV ? Hoosier Millionaire: 7 p.m., Saturday, WXIN (Channel 59) By John Holl [email protected] January 24, 2004 The winner of this week's "Hoosier Millionaire" game show died after being hit by a pickup truck just hours after the show's taping, authorities said Friday. Carl D. Atwood, 73, won $57,000 on Thursday during a taping of the television game show in Indianapolis, Hoosier Lottery Director Jack Ross said. Carl D. Atwood After the two-hour taping, which will air tonight, Atwood returned to his hometown of Elwood with the check, Ross said. About 7 p.m., Atwood was crossing Main Street a block from his home -- on his way to the grocery store where he had bought the ticket that got him on the show -- when a black pickup rounded a corner and struck him, said Elwood Police Chief Toby R. Barker. "It was at an unlighted intersection, and Mr. Atwood had dark clothing on," Barker said, "so the driver did not see him before he hit him." Atwood suffered a head injury, Barker said. He was taken to a local hospital and transported to an Indianapolis hospital, where he died. The driver, Brian Harris, 29, an Elwood firefighter, will not be charged, Barker said. Elwood, a city of about 10,000 in Madison County, is about 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. "We are going to air the show," Ross said in a telephone interview. "That is what they (the Atwood family) wanted to do, and at the end of the show we will have something in memory of Carl Atwood." A woman who answered the phone at the Atwood residence Friday afternoon, but declined to identify herself, said the family was too grief-stricken to speak about the accident. Contestants for "Hoosier Millionaire" are selected from players of a scratch-off lottery ticket game. Every 13th week of the show, the winning contestants from the previous 12 weeks are invited to compete for $1 million. "We will certainly have a place on that show for someone who the family chooses to take his place," Ross said.

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