' ` ` . '' Peterson won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics . His sister was killed by a drunk driver in 1987 , and a close friend committed suicide in 2005 in front of Peterson , shooting himself in the head as Peterson was walking in the door , Sports Illustrated reported in a 2005 article . He left a suicide note in his car , according to CNN and CNN - TV . Report : Peterson was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Friday .
' ` ` . '' Peterson won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics . He left a suicide note in his car , according to CNN and CNN - TV . Report : Peterson was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Friday .