Colorado QB had significant amount of alcohol in his system when he died
The autopsy report for Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder sheds new light on the car crash that killed him March 1
Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car and died in single-car accident in Boulder County March 1, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports April 6. The report states Ponder's blood-alcohol content was 0. 167 g/100 mL, more than twice the legal limit for driving under the influence in Colorado.
His family hopes it can serve as a lesson for young people to make responsible decisions. They have started a foundation in honor of Ponder to promote awareness. Ponder was 23.
“If anything good can come from this loss, it’s the conversations it can start about responsible decision-making, supporting young adults, and making good choices even in ordinary moments,” Ponder’s mother, Catrina Hughes, told USA TODAY Sports. “A big part of his legacy will be to encourage young people to please make responsible choices and to have the courage to step in for their friends when one of them isn’t thinking clearly for themselves. Kids need to know that it’s OK to step in, take keys, call a ride, call a parent, speak up, do anything you can do, one small decision can save a life.
Don’t be afraid even if it’s uncomfortable. A difficult conversation is easier than a lifetime of loss. ” The report states Ponder's cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries in an accident.