Teen driver killed in Nokesville crash

NOKESVILLE, VA – Thursday at 3:22 p.m., investigators were dispatched to the intersection of Fitzwater Dr and Manely Rd in Nokesville to assess a serious single vehicle crash. The investigation determined that Christopher Steve Flores, 18, of Manassas, lost control of a 2013 Infiniti G37 while speeding westbound on Fitzwater Dr.

The car left the road, hitting several trees and spinning before stopping. Flores, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital.

Unfortunately, Flores succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Authorities have confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in this tragic incident. Local police are calling on witnesses to the accident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

BRNFORD, Conn.—A lucky Branford lottery player won a $100,000 prize playing the $4,000,000 Fortune game. The winning ticket was purchased at the local Stop & Go in Branford.

The prize was claimed on June 20, 2024, adding to the list of major lottery wins in Connecticut. The $4,000,000 Fortune game offers substantial payouts, with this $100,000 prize being one of the notable levels available to players. The win represents a moment of luck and a significant financial boost for the winner.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA—Jacky Huang of West Springfield won a life-changing prize in the multistate Lucky for Life game, winning $25,000 a year for life. His winning ticket matched the first five numbers of the June 10 draw, paving the way for a prosperous future.

Huang claimed his prize June 20 at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester, choosing the annuity option that grants him $25,000 a year before taxes. He played a combination of personal dates – his own birthday, his sister's and his uncle's – to land the winning numbers.

He intends to use his winnings to fund his and his sister's tuition fees, providing a significant boost to their studies. His winning ticket was purchased at County Liquors in Southampton, which will receive a $5,000 bonus for its role in selling the lucky ticket.

WAYNE COUNTY, Michigan—A Wayne County man's decision to follow his father's advice landed him the biggest prize ever on MichiganLottery.com, a staggering $7.19 million Lotto 47 jackpot. 38-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, won the jackpot with the numbers 22-24-26-40-41-44 in the May 22 draw. He bought his winning ticket online after sticking with a consistent set of numbers, as suggested by his father.

“I’ve been playing Lotto 47 for a long time and I was always changing my number,” the player explained. “One day my dad told me that I should choose a set of numbers and stick to it, that's what I did. I bought a subscription online and I play with the same set of numbers numbers for several years.”

After receiving an email notification from the lottery, the winner checked their account and saw the $7.19 million prize pending. “I was in complete shock and immediately thought how right my dad was!” he exclaimed. Opting for a lump sum payment, he received approximately $4.9 million and plans to invest some of his winnings and allocate funds for his children's college education.

Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli highlighted the wider impact of this win, saying: “This record Lotto 47 jackpot win comes with an incredible story. It's not just the winner's children's college funds that will benefit from lottery dollars. All proceeds from the Michigan Lottery go to support public education programs in Michigan, and we are on track for a sixth consecutive contribution of more than $1 billion.

This monumental win surpasses the previous online record of $5.75 million, set by two Lucky For Life players in 2021. The Lotto 47 winner expressed his amazement at the victory, remarking: “Winning feels surreal . I'm a millionaire!”

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early Sunday morning, around 12:17 a.m., Galloway Township Police were called to East Moss Mill Road near Sander Place for a motorcycle accident. Upon arrival, officers found Joseph Stetser, 59, of Absecon, New Jersey, and his 2006 Harley Davidson in the roadway.

Stetser had suffered life-threatening injuries after striking a guardrail while traveling west on East Moss Mill Road. He was thrown from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

No witnesses have come forward regarding the incident. The Galloway Township Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI—A Genesee County woman was left speechless after winning a $100,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery's 500X Money Maker second chance game. The 54-year-old, who chose to remain anonymous, obtained his fortune through a draw held on May 28.

The winner earned entries by scanning non-winning 500X Money Maker tickets using the Michigan Lottery app. “I scanned a lot of 500X Money Maker tickets for the draw,” the player said. Her disbelief over winning was so strong that she contacted the lottery office for confirmation after receiving email notification of her win. “It’s still hard to believe, but it’s starting to feel a bit like being at the lottery office to claim my prize!” she says.

Having recently claimed her prize at Lottery headquarters, she plans to invest her winnings, securing a potentially secure financial future.