The Findings of the Investigation
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office concluded a weeks-long investigation in December 2025. The report determined that Winter’s vehicle rear-ended a stopped Ford F-350 flatbed truck in the left traffic lane.
An autopsy later revealed that Winter was driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.185%, more than twice the legal limit. This revelation added a layer of profound grief to the tragedy, as it highlighted the relentless nature of the disease she had fought so hard to overcome. Her passing serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing crisis of substance use disorder, even among those with the greatest access to support and the strongest desire to heal. Continue reading…
