Lotto Winner, Deborah McDonald, Killed After Celebrating Win

Deborah McDonald won $8,000 in the Ohio Lottery's television show Cash Explosion Double Play. Following her win, McDonald did as any lotto winner would, Celebrate. After McDonald, 47, left the bar post-party she was walking along U.S. Route 6 at State Route 269 south when she was struck by a car and killed.

The accident happened at approximately 9:46 p.m. on the night of Tuesday, January 26.

The driver was not charged.

Investigators concluded the car was heading westbound on U.S. 6 as McDonald was walking in the westbound lane. The accident hurled McDonald into a traffic sign. She was declared dead at the scene.

Sgt. Joe Wentworth of the Sandusky State High Patrol stated they are looking into the possibility of alcohol as a factor but do not believe the driver was under the influence.

The episode of Cash Explosion Double Play featuring McDonald was taped on January 12 and is scheduled to air this coming Saturday with a remembrance message for McDonald's family.