A man has been arrested in connection with a serious car crash that happened in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the end of January.
The crash took place on January 31 at the intersection of North 1st Street and North Avenue. It involved two vehicles and left both drivers with serious injuries, sending them to the hospital.
According to investigators, a white van was speeding eastbound on North Avenue when it crashed into the back of a passenger car that was stopped at a red light. The impact was so strong that it caused major damage to the car. Authorities have ruled out street racing as a factor in the crash.
The driver of the van, 37-year-old Ragnar Nickolas Kristl, was hospitalized after the accident. Once he was released from the hospital, police issued a warrant for his arrest. On Friday, February 21, officers took him into custody without any trouble.
Kristl is now being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility and is facing several charges, including:
- Vehicular Assault – Reckless Driving Causing Serious Injury
- Vehicular Assault – Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Injury
- Reckless Driving
- Careless Driving
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Meanwhile, the driver of the passenger vehicle is still in the hospital, recovering from their injuries.
The case is still under investigation, and authorities have not shared any further details at this time.
