Andrew Cross Passed Away | Desert Drifter Andrew Cross dies after brain injury
Andrew Cross, YouTube’s Desert Drifter, just passed away after a horrible car accident. Please keep his wife, Evelyn, in your prayers. He will be missed.
My heart is broken. Andrew Cross, Youtube’s Desert Drifter, was severely injured in a car collision a few weeks ago. Andrew will be removed from life support tomorrow. There is still a glimmer of hope, Andrew’s body may continue to cling to life and heal over time.
Andrew Cross Passed Away
I only discovered Andrew’s channel mid-way through last year, and was hooked. His gentle spirit and beautiful videos were so inspiring. I found out later that he is a believer, and it made it even sweeter. His videos helped me thru work, and I felt like I was with him vicariously as he hiked the American Southwest.
If you’re a believer, please pray for his recovery, and for Evelyn, his wife, and the rest of his family and church as the struggle with this decision and what it could mean.
Trish Smith updated in facebook group.
Our prayers are with the family of Desert Drifter Andrew Cross and especially with his wife Evelyn. We have just lost one of the finest men to walk the earth today. God wanted him to come home and we will celebrate his life, aspire to be better drifters in our short time here.… https://t.co/Z9IxZAoFcp pic.twitter.com/vP18ERPeQs
— XxSCOUTS-OUTxX (@XxScouts_OutxX) March 4, 2025
Desert Drifter Accident Update
The final update on Desert Drifter – Andrew Cross who has departed for his biggest adventure yet.
Below is the Caring Bridge update from his family. 😢
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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.
At this time Andrew Cross, AKA Desert Drifter on YouTube, would have been taken off life support
The outcome is bleak either way aside from a miracle
Longer update at Caring Bridge 🧡
My prayers to his wife Evelyn & their wider family at this difficult time 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ArV9tcaipa
— Karla (@RockYourRanch) March 3, 2025
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.