A man has been arrested in connection to a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on January 31 at the intersection of N 1st Street and North Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado.
According to the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), a white van was traveling eastbound at high speed when it collided with the rear of a passenger vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The impact caused significant damage to the car, sending both drivers to the hospital with serious injuries.
After being released from the hospital, 37-year-old Ragnar Nickolas Kristl was arrested on February 21. He is currently being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility on multiple charges, including:
- Vehicular assault – reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury
- Vehicular assault – DUI resulting in serious bodily injury
- Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
- Reckless and careless driving
The passenger vehicle’s driver remains hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
