On Wednesday evening, a fatal five-car collision on Interstate 25 in Centennial claimed the life of Colorado State Senator Faith Winter. The accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near E Dry Creek Rd, approximately 16 miles southeast of the state capitol in Denver. While three other individuals sustained injuries in the crash, Winter was the sole fatality. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident involved an overturned truck and several heavily damaged vehicles, leading to a temporary closure of the highway until just before midnight.
The Colorado Senate Democratic Caucus expressed deep devastation following the news. In a joint statement, Senate President James Coleman and Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez praised Winter as a dedicated public servant whose commitment to Colorado was unwavering. Law enforcement officials, including Deputy John Bartmann, noted that the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing and will require significant time to conclude given the complexity of the multi-vehicle scene. At 45 years old, Faith Winter was a prominent figure in state politics. She first entered the Colorado House of Representatives in 2014 before winning her seat in the state Senate in 2018. Representing the 24th Senate District, she was widely respected for her legislative contributions and her successful campaign to unseat a Republican incumbent. Her sudden passing leaves a void in the Colorado General Assembly and the community she served.
