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Dominiq Ponder cause of death: What happened to the Colorado Buffaloes QB? Details of accident
Colorado State Patrol says Dominiq Ponder died after his Tesla lost control on Baseline Road, hit a guardrail and pole, rolled and caught fire.
Colorado Buffaloes backup QB Dominiq Ponder has died at the age of 23, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders confirmed in a post on social media. Ponder was involved in a single-car accident o that resulted in his death, local media in Colorado reported.
On3 and the Daily Mail reported citing Buffaloes reported Scott Procter that Ponder was killed in a single car accident in Colorado. he details of the reported accident have now emerged.
Details Of The Accident
Colorado State Patrol said that he crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 1 on Baseline Road near Newland Court in Boulder County. Troopers said the vehicle, a 2023 Tesla Model 3 driven by Dominiq A. Ponder, was traveling westbound when the driver lost control on a right-hand curve.
Investigators said the car crossed into the eastbound lane, struck a guardrail, continued through it, hit an electrical line pole and rolled down an embankment. The vehicle landed on its wheels and caught fire. Ponder was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ponder was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The Vehicular Crimes Unit of the Colorado State Patrol is leading the investigation
Deion Sanders' Tribute
"God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones. Dom was one of my favorites! He was Loved, Respected & a Born Leader. Let’s pray for all that knew him & had the opportunity to be in his presence. Lord you’re receiving a good 1," Sanders wrote on X.
Also read: Deion Sanders' 5-word reaction to Shedeur breaking his record with Pro Bowl selection
Who Was Dominiq Ponder?
Ponder was a 23-year-old backup quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, originally from Opa Locka, Florida, who transferred to Colorado from Bethune-Cookman University and saw limited playing time in a few games as a reserve QB. He was known for his 6-foot-5 size and role, adding depth to the Buffaloes’ quarterback room under coach Deion Sanders.
He grew up in Opa Locka and played high school football at Carol City High School and Naples High School.
He only played once for the Buffaloes in the 2025-26 season, way back on November 2, 2025. In the brief appearance, he logged one unsuccessful attempt resulting in a sack and two carries.
