A Colorado state lawmaker was killed in a multi-vehicle car crash on Interstate 25 just south of Denver. State Sen. Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat and the mother of two children, died Wednesday night in a wreck that occurred around 6 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 near Dry Creek Road. ABC News shared footage of the aftermath of the multi-vehicle crash: Colorado State Senator Faith Winter was killed Wednesday in a multi-vehicle car crash on Interstate 25 just south of Denver, according to Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado state senators. This footage shows the aftermath of the multi-car crash. pic.twitter.com/g2PLSCMvUx — ABC News (@ABC) November 28, 2025 More from The Colorado Sun: Deputy John Bartmann of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said there were three people injured and one person was killed in the five-vehicle crash. He said the cause of the wreck is under investigation. “The cause is going to take some time to figure out,” he said. Bartmann said he could not provide information on who was killed and injured in the crash. But The Colorado Sun learned that Winter was the person who died, which was later confirmed by her family and top Democrats at the Capitol. Winter, 45, had a son and daughter. She was engaged to marry former state Rep. Matt Gray, a fellow Democrat. Winter was a fierce advocate for transit and served as chair of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker because of term limits. “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. 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,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said. “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,” he added. 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. Faith was a fierce advocate for hardworking Coloradans, women, and families, and our climate. I’ve known Faith for… — Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) November 27, 2025 Denver7 has more: The crash was reported near E. Dry Creek Road early Wednesday evening, closing I-25 between Exit 195s and 196, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The interstate reopened just before midnight. Winter represented Colorado’s 25th District, which includes Broomfield, Westminster and Northglenn. Before elected as state senator, Winter served in the Colorado House of Representatives and before that, served on the Westminster City Council. Winter, who had two children, held a bachelor’s degree in environmental management and biology, according to her senate bio. Her legislative work touched housing protections, environment and public transit. She was an advocate for anti-workplace harassment and encouraged people to come forward with their experiences.