Popular adventure Youtuber Andrew Cross has tragically passed away after he was in a car accident one month ago.
Andrew Cross, 36, was a YouTuber and outdoor adventure guide. On March 4, the adventurer was officially taken off life support. This came several weeks after the traumatic brain injury that he incurred in a car accident on January 31, 2025.
His sister Jenna made the statement on his CaringBridge fundraiser page, which was created to update family, friends and fans on his condition. In the statement, she stated, that it was "A life well lived":
"Andrew’s spirit is free, surrounded by light & love. He went to be with the Lord today, March 4 at 10:50 AM MST. It was peaceful and full of love in the room with Evelyn by his side, his parents and close friends nearby. It’s a big loss for all of us, and we’re immensely grateful for your steadfast support and prayers ❤️ Throughout all of this, it’s been our heart to stay full of faith, so we wouldn’t look back and wonder “what if…” 🙏🏼 Thank you for walking in that with us."
She continued with his condition:
"Before removing Andrew from life support yesterday, they put him on a mobile ventilator and walked a loop around the whole ICU while all the available staff lined the hallway as a way to honor him. Then in the room, friends & family read scripture, prayed, and sang during the process of removing life support and for over an hour afterwards ❤️ It was peaceful and beautiful. Andrew really lived life to the fullest, and his story & impact isn’t over yet. It’s been wonderful to get to know him in new ways as we’ve seen photos and stories shared by so many. We look forward to more of that as we honor a life well lived."
The GoFundMe since then has amassed over $493,000 to support his wife with all the medical bills.
Who was Andrew Cross?
Andrew Cross, who was better known by his Social Media alias, Desert Drifter, was a loved YouTuber who started his journey on social media in November 2023 with his first video, What Is This? I Hiked To It And Found Out.
Since then, he has had a total of 475K subscribers on YouTube. His last video was posted on January 17, I Found a Network of Signals from a Prehistoric Civilization and was about exploring a canyon in the American Southwest that showcased markings of an ancient civilisation.
Andrew Cross got married to Evelyn, who is her partner in life and his many adventures, in June 2021. She took to his YouTube channel on February 2, 2025, revealing that he was in the ICU after a bad accident.
The Desert Drifter's legacy lives on through his friends, family and thrilling adventures.
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