Colorado State Senator Faith Winter, a Democrat, has died in a car crash at the age of 45
Winter, a mother of two children, died in a five-vehicle crash on the northbound Interstate 25 south of Denver on Wednesday night, Colorado Newsline reported, citing local authorities.
“Our state is shaken by the loss of Senator Faith Winter, and I send my deepest condolences to her children, loved ones, friends, and colleagues across our state,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, in a post on X.
“Faith was a fierce advocate for hardworking Coloradans, women, and families, and our climate. I’ve known Faith for nearly twenty years, first as an organizer for environmental causes and then expanding women’s representation and leadership, and finally, as a state senator
” I have had the honor of working with her on many issues to improve the lives of every person and family in our great state, and tackling climate change. I am deeply saddened for her family, her friends and colleagues, and her community. Faith’s work and advocacy made Colorado a better state.”
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
