Andrew Cross’s Wife Evelyn Remains By His Side After Brain Injury Until His Final Moments
Flagstaff, Arizona: Andrew Cross, a YouTuber and outdoor adventure guide, was removed from his life support on March 4, 2025, several weeks after he sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident on January 31, 2025.
His death was peaceful and full of love, and he was surrounded by his parents, sister, wife, and close friends.
Highlights
- Andrew Cross passed away at 36 from a traumatic brain injury that he faced in a car accident on January 31, 2025.
- He married Evelyn, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), on June 20, 2021.
- His only sister, Jenna, announced his tragic demise on the CaringBridge site.
Andrew was a Colorado-based creator mostly known as Desert Drifter for his YouTube Channel. His channel, where he amassed 474K subscribers, featured exploration and adventure with a historical twist.
He studied at Stafford Senior High School in 2007 and attended Virginia Tech in 2011. Later, he joined Regent University in 2015.
After graduation, he owned Restoration Surf in July 2017 and became a field guide at Legacy Outdoor Adventures in September 2020.
Simultaneously, he worked as a field instructor at SROM in 2020 and as a guide at All-Star Grand Canyon Tours and Wildland Trekking in 2023.
Andrew made everyone happy just by being around them. He was genuine and selfless and deeply loved God and everyone he met.
Sadly, his untimely passing due to injuries from the car accident left the whole community heartbroken.
Andrew Cross And His Wife, Evelyn Cross, Married In 2021
Andrew Cross and his wife, Evelyn Cross, both loved outdoor activities, and they often trekked to different places until his fatal car accident.
They married on June 20, 2021, and lived a happy life supporting each other’s professional career journey. They don’t seem to have any children.
Evelyn Cross graduated from Germantown Academy and attended Boston College. Later, she pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in speech-language pathology at Northern Arizona University Graduate College.
Afterward, she began working as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Like her husband, she loves to go outside and enjoy nature.
Evelyn has been a supportive wife, and her role as a devoted partner has touched the hearts of many. She was a pillar of strength for Andrew during his battle with a severe brain injury.
Her commitment to stand by his side through every step showed the depth of their relationship. She was not only his wife but also a primary caregiver, advocate, and source of comfort during his most vulnerable times.
Their relationship was built on a foundation of mutual love and respect. Others described them as inseparable, sharing a bond evident in their everyday interactions.
I’m grateful to have this woman in my life. She’s beautiful but humble. Smart but goofy. Loving but strong. Encouraging but not pushy. Honest but kind. Driven but balanced. She will climb mountains with me, sleep in tents with me, rappel off ropes with me, fish with me (or try to), be weird with me, laugh with me. But most importantly, she encourages me to draw closer to God. She’s my Valentine.
Andrew Cross Was Taken Off Life Support
The YouTuber, Andrew Cross, was only 36 years old at the time of his tragic demise. He sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and passed away after several weeks on March 4, 2025.
He lived his life to the fullest, and his story will live on through his friends and family.
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Andrew was kept on life support, and before removing his support, the hospital’s staff 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.
Following the removal of life support, friends and relatives prayed, sang, and read scripture in the room for more than an hour.
His sister, Jenna, announced his tragic demise on the CaringBridge site, which is organized to update family, friends, and fans on his condition.
Hi friends, Andrew’s spirit is free, surrounded by light & love. His death was peaceful and full of love with his parents, close friends and wife, Evelyn, in the room at the time.
Furthermore, the Cross family has raised a fundraiser on GoFundMe to support medical bills, food, and any other expenses that may come up. The goal is $510K; over 6.8K donors provided $489,174.
They will soon announce his celebration of life and funeral services.
My friend Andrew passed away yesterday. I’ve been trying to think of the right words to say. I’ve been struggling with God again since I heard about his accident back on January 31st. It’s so hard to understand why such senseless and preventable things happen. The truth is, we’ll never fully know until Heaven.
Andrew’s memory will live on through the love he shared with Evelyn and the countless lives he touched. Rest In Peace, Andrew Cross
Additional Information
- Andrew Cross shared a close bond with his parents and followed Christianity.
- His only sister, Jenna, married Mike Spooner and has a child.
