The autopsy report for Dominiq Ponder, the 23-year-old quarterback for the University of Colorado, has revealed that he had a blood alcohol level significantly above the legal limit for driving under the influence at the time of his fatal single-car crash. Findings from the Boulder County Coroner’s Office indicate Ponder's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was .167, more than double the legal threshold of .08 in the state.

Ponder died in the early hours of March 1 near Boulder. According to details released in the report, Ponder was driving a 2023 Tesla when he lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve in the road. The car subsequently struck a guardrail before colliding with an electrical line pole. Following these impacts, the vehicle rolled down an embankment.

Emergency responders pronounced Ponder dead at the scene of the accident. The detailed findings from the coroner's office provide a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident that claimed the life of the promising young athlete.