vehicular-homicide · Grand Junction, Colorado

What happened after YouTuber Andrew Cross, known as Desert Drifter, died in a vehicular homicide?

What happened?

YouTuber Andrew Cross, known as 'Desert Drifter,' died on March 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in a vehicular collision on January 31, 2025, caused by Ragnar Kristl, who was later sentenced to 10 years in prison for vehicular homicide while under the influence.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 18, 2026
Sources: N' Cuffs

Timeline

  1. The two-vehicle collision involving Andrew Cross and Ragnar Kristl occurred at the intersection of N 1st Street and North Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado.

  2. Ragnar Nickolas Kristl was arrested and initially charged with Vehicular Assault and Reckless Driving.

  3. Andrew Cross succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased; the charge against Kristl was amended to Vehicular Homicide.

  4. Ragnar Kristl was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence.

  5. Colorado passed Senate Bill 26-072, clarifying criminally negligent homicide for motor vehicles.

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