This article is related to two previous posts:
- Police Arrest Driver in January Rollover on North Avenue
- Vehicle Rollover Accident, N 1st St & North Ave
From the Grand Junction Police Department:
On March 4, 2025, the victim of the two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of N 1st Street and North Avenue on January 31, 2025, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
As a result, the original charge of Vehicular Assault has been amended to Vehicular Homicide for Ragnar Nickolas Kristl (age 37), who was arrested on February 21, 2025.
The Grand Junction Police Department recognizes the profound impact of tragic incidents like this on the victim’s family, friends, and the broader community. We encourage anyone in need of support to reach out to someone they trust or contact the GJPD Victim Services Unit for available resources.
Accident scene photo by David Torres