Over the weekend, a tragic accident claimed the life of a creator renowned for his audio dramas inspired by comic books. Local and state authorities confirmed the news this week, revealing that the beloved YouTube personality, Ben Potter, perished in a single-vehicle car crash.
The shocking news of Potter's demise was announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by his wife, Nathalie. Amidst her grief, she requested privacy while expressing her intention to continue her husband's legacy in some form. The Colorado State Patrol and the Fort Collins Coroner's Office both issued statements regarding Potter's untimely death at the age of 40.
According to the Colorado State Patrol's news release on Tuesday, Potter was driving southbound on I-25 near mile marker 267.5 when his Toyota 4Runner veered off the road, crossed the frontage road, and rolled several times. Tragically, he died at the scene. The agency stated that Potter was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles were involved, and investigators do not believe drugs, alcohol, or speeding were factors in the crash.
On Wednesday, the Fort Collins Coroner's Office released a statement revealing that Potter's death was caused by blunt force injuries to the head, deemed accidental by the coroner. "On June 8, 2024, the Larimer County Coroner's Office responded to investigate the death of a 40-year-old male involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on SW Frontage Road in Fort Collins, Colorado," the statement read, identifying the deceased as Benny Potter of Windsor, CO.
Potter had been a fixture in the YouTube community for over a decade, a stalwart in the world of comic book fandom on the platform. With over 4,000 videos posted, he regularly engaged with fans, discussing the Marvel and DC universes with enthusiasm and expertise.
In her tribute to her late husband on X, Nathalie wrote that she plans to "honor him by continuing to tell great stories by great people, as well as to keep the memory of our very own superhero alive." The announcement of Potter's passing was followed by an outpouring of condolences and heartfelt tributes from fans and fellow creators, including actor O'Shea Jackson Jr., the son of Ice Cube, and comic book author Scott Snyder. Potter's legacy as a creator and storyteller will undoubtedly live on through the hearts and memories of those he touched.
