New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- In a tragic accident, Colorado State Senator Faith Winter (45) was killed in a multi-vehicle car crash on I-25 in Centennial on Thursday.

Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, earlier served on the Westminster City Council.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis confirmed the death of Winter in a statement and said that her work and advocacy made Colorado a better state.

"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 Polis.

The Governor called her a fierce advocate for hardworking Coloradans, women, and families, and the state's climate.

"I've known Faith for nearly twenty years, first as an organizer for en...