**BREAKING: LOCAL MAN’S COMMUTE TURNS INTO LIFE-CHANGING EVENT**
In a stunning turn of events, John Smith, a 32-year-old accountant, was driving to work yesterday morning when his mundane day took a drastic turn. As he was stopped at a red light, he purchased a $5 lottery ticket from a convenience store and, in a moment of pure luck, matched all six numbers in the state’s biggest lottery jackpot.
“I was just trying to get to work on time, and then BAM! I won $50,000!” exclaimed Smith, still in shock. “I thought I was going to pass out from excitement. I started yelling ‘I’M RICH! I’M RICH!’ and my coffee went flying all over the dashboard.”
According to eyewitnesses, Smith’s car suddenly swerved into the next lane, narrowly avoiding a collision with a parked ice cream truck. “I thought he was going to crash, but then I saw him jumping up and down in his seat, waving his arms like a lunatic,” said a witness.
When asked what he plans to do with his newfound fortune, Smith replied, “Well, first things first, I’m buying a yacht… just kidding, I’m going to pay off my student loans and maybe treat myself to a nice dinner. And also, I’m quitting my job to become a professional hammock tester.”
As news of the big win spread, Smith’s coworkers gathered around him, congratulating him and asking for loans. “I’m basically a millionaire now,” Smith joked. “I mean, $50,000 is basically the same as a million bucks, right?”
The lottery officials confirmed that Smith’s ticket was the only winning ticket sold for that drawing, and he will receive his prize in a ceremony next week, where he will be crowned “King of Luck” and receive a giant novelty check.
In the meantime, Smith is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame and has already started a Twitter account, where he will document his journey as a newly-minted lottery winner. Follow him at @50kRichGuy for daily updates on his luxurious life of semi-poverty.
