Overview
- Ponder’s autopsy report lists a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.167 g/100 mL and identifies multiple blunt force injuries as the cause of death.
- Investigators say he was a restrained driver who lost control of a 2023 Tesla, breached a guardrail, hit a utility pole, and rolled, with speed suspected as a factor.
- The single-vehicle crash happened March 1 in Boulder County, the day before spring practice, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- His family launched the Dominiq Ponder 722 Foundation with a GoFundMe to fund scholarships, promote responsible choices, and support children’s hospitals.
- Colorado plans to honor the 23-year-old walk-on with a jersey patch this season as teammates and coaches remember his leadership and energy.