Rumors online have claimed about the death of Desert Drifter aka Andrew Cross
The well-known YouTuber Desert Drifter, whose actual name is Andrew Cross, has accumulated over 400K subscribers by posting content about travel and adventure over the years.
Is YouTuber Desert Drifter, real name Andrew Cross dead or alive as death rumors go viral after his accident
Andrew Cross, AKA The Desert Drifter on YT, was in a major car accident and has a traumatic brain injury. I'm beyond devastated to learn this horrible news. Please consider a donation for his recovery or please RT. Thank you. @lebrondotcomhttps://t.co/Y4NiZDqFTr
— 🅹🅰🆇 🅿🅰🅶🅴 🇵🇸 🇲🇽 (@jakki_jax) February 3, 2025
Online users are currently supporting Desert Drifter (34), a professional guide and ardent desert explorer from Grand Junction, Colorado, who was reported to have suffered serious injuries in an accident on Friday, January 31, 2024.
‘Desert Drifter’ on YouTube, Andrew Cross, is recovering after a severe vehicle accident that occurred on January 31, 2025. His MRI revealed no upper brain stroke, his cervical and lumbar spine appear normal, and his brain bleed has stabilized, according to updates his family has been giving which also contradict rumors of Andrew being dead with him currently alive and recovering in the hospital.
Just wanted to spread the message about an unfortunate accident of an amazing documenter & explorer. Andrew the Desert Drifter on YThttps://t.co/8Nkr78K2J2
He has suffered a severe accident returning home from a trip. His channel is a 10/10. https://t.co/iZJxurXAUx— @Speed_ofScience (@Speed_ofScience) February 4, 2025
Evelyn, the wife of Desert Drifter posted a video on his channel on Sunday, February 1, 2024, pleading with viewers to offer prayers for her husband, who was apparently involved in an accident on Friday.
After a serious vehicle accident on Friday night, Evelyn disclosed in the video that her husband, Andrew Cross, also known as Desert Drifter, had severe traumatic brain damage.
Evelyn also mentioned that she had made a website for contributions called Caring Bridge. Hannah Schweitzer, a community member, said that she has started a GoFundMe page to help the couple financially.
Over $139k has already been received by the Desert Drifter GoFundMe campaign, which started with an intended aim of $190k to fund his medical expenditures. Fans and YouTube channel viewers make up the majority of donors.
Since 2023, Desert Drifter, a guide with All-Star Grand Canyon Tours, has shared his experiences and thoughts from his travels. The YouTuber disclosed that he was a youth pastor during his interview on the Inspire Campfire podcast last year. The YouTuber disclosed that while hiking in his mid-20s, he discovered a deep connection to the natural world.
He reported that soon after the trip, he suffered from despair brought on by continuous discomfort after injuring his back surfing. He sought refuge in the wilderness because he loved and missed the great outdoors.
Although Andrew Cross’s health is still grave, these encouraging actions give his family hope. His family members are still asking for prayers for his continued healing, particularly for the control of his brain hemorrhage, the avoidance of more issues, and his capacity to breathe on his own.