GOLDEN, Colo. (June 18, 2026) — On Monday, Sage Valentine, 19, was sentenced to six years in the Department of Corrections for a February 2025 crash on Highway 93 that killed Cynthia “Cindy” Myers, 64, of Littleton.
On February 20, 2025, shortly after 6:00 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a four‑vehicle crash near milepost 2 in unincorporated Jefferson County. Investigators determined that Valentine, driving southbound in a Toyota 4Runner, was traveling approximately 60 mph when the vehicle crossed over into the northbound lane, striking two vehicles before colliding head‑on with the vehicle driven by Myers. Myers was killed in the collision.
Valentine was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and later released pending investigation. The other motorists involved did not sustain physical injuries.
Evidence collected through the investigation revealed Valentine had consumed alcohol the previous night while visiting an acquaintance in Boulder and had not slept before driving to work early that morning.
On May 19, 2025, Troopers received the toxicology report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, which revealed Valentine’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). Based on BAC extrapolation data, Valentine’s BAC was estimated to be between .095 and .143 at the time of the crash.
In July 2025, the Colorado State Patrol presented the case for charges. Valentine was charged with four counts, Vehicular Homicide – DUI, Vehicular Homicide – Reckless Driving, DUI, and Compulsory Insurance for not having insurance at the time of the crash.
On March 16, 2026, Valentine pleaded guilty to:
- Count 1: Vehicular Homicide – DUI C.R.S. §18‑3‑106(1)(b)(I) (F3)
- Count 2: Vehicular Homicide – Reckless Driving C.R.S. §18‑3‑106(1)(a) (F4)
- Count 4: Compulsory Insurance – C.R.S. §42‑4‑1409(3) (T1)
Under Colorado law, Valentine faced a community‑based sentence or up to twelve years in the Department of Corrections (DOC).
At sentencing on Monday, family members described Myers as a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who “would light up any room she was in and make friends everywhere she went.”
Her husband, Greg Myers, spoke of the life they had built together over nearly three decades, a life centered on family, joy, and future plans that were abruptly taken from them. Cindy, who was on her way to work the morning she was killed, was only months away from retirement.
“Cindy’s death destroyed our plans and everything we had worked to achieve for 28 years,” he told the court.
“We moved to Colorado to be closer to our seven young grandchildren… I pray they will remember her and use her as an example in their lives and futures.”
Cindy’s stepdaughter, Carly Call, spoke about Cindy’s love for her grandchildren and the impact her death will have on them.
“They will grow up without her presence, without her voice, without her comfort, and without the security of knowing she would always be there for them.”
“My youngest daughter may one day forget the sound of Cindy’s voice or the details of the memories they shared. She may need a photograph just to remember her face. That is something no child should ever lose, and it was taken from her.”
Family members urged the court to impose a DOC sentence that reflected the depth of their loss and the value of Cindy’s life.
Deputy District Attorney Conrad Glover argued that despite Valentine’s age, the aggravated circumstances of the case warranted a ten‑year sentence in the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Glover emphasized that digital evidence recovered during the investigation showed Valentine acknowledging that she was impaired before choosing to drive and repeatedly insisting to a witness that she was capable of driving home safely. Glover argued that Valentine’s decision to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking and no sleep showed a deliberate disregard for her own safety and the safety of every person on the road.
“A decision that destroyed a family and cost Cindy Myers her life.”
Sentence Imposed
Judge Andrew Poland sentenced Valentine as follows:
- Count 1: 6 years in the Department of Corrections (Vehicular Homicide – DUI)
- Count 10: 6 years in the Department of Corrections (Vehicular Assault), to run concurrently
- Count 4: 3 days in jail, credit for time served