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Colorado Mourns Sen. Faith Winter at Capitol Memorial as Crash Investigation Continues

Authorities say a full crash reconstruction will take weeks, with autopsy findings likely a month away.

Overview

  • Hundreds gathered on the Capitol’s west steps for tributes from family, friends and bipartisan officials, including a tearful address by Gov. Jared Polis.
  • The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the multi-vehicle crash on I-25 and has declined to release detailed information while reconstruction work proceeds.
  • Winter, 45, is survived by her children, Tobin and Sienna, and her fiancé, former state representative Matt Gray.
  • Speakers highlighted her role in winning Colorado’s paid family and parental leave program and in securing long-term transportation funding through new fees.
  • Mourners also recalled her leadership training women to run for office and her 2018 decision to speak out about harassment, which helped spur stronger workplace policies.