The network star is dead. The family disconnected it from the apparatus

Andrew Cross is a popular American youtuber, which was known in the virtual world as “Desert Drifter”. He gained the sympathy of viewers, thanks to his passion for nature and history, and his adventure vlogs admired half a million fans on YouTube, deriving inspiration from the creator’s discoveries and adventures in the mountains and in the deserts. Unfortunately, his life was brutally interrupted. A few weeks ago, the 36-year-old survived a tragic car accident. The family has just decided to disconnect it from life support apparatus.

Andrew Cross is dead

On Friday, January 31, Andrew Cross was hit at high speed to the back of his vehicle, as a result of which he suffered a serious brain injury. Mesa’s Coroner’s Bureau confirmed that it was the injuries that were caused by death. For over a month the life of the 36-year-old maintained the apparatus, but on Tuesday, March 4, the family decided to disconnect it.

Sister Andrew, Jenna Spooner, described the last moments of her brother on the Caringbridge website. She revealed that before disconnecting from medical devices, the closest traveler (parents, friends and wife Evelyn) read the Holy Bible, prayed and sang, creating an atmosphere of farewell. Andrew was also transported around the intensive care unit, and medical staff paid him tribute.

“The spirit of Andrew is free, surrounded by light and love,” added Andrew Cross’s sister on the web.

It is known that the perpetrator of the accident, Ragnar Nicolas Kristl, was accused of a number of crimes, including road murder and driving under the influence of intoxicants. This tragic event shook the internet community, which was fascinated by the 36-year-old adventures. His fans paid over 482 thousand. dollars for collection on the Gofundme platform to cover medical costs and other expenses related to a tragic accident.