A genuine question

[GrimmRiviera]

Is it even possible to die or be arrested prior to reaching the border? I completed an entire game being as purposefully reckless as possible and still managed to get all the way to the border crossing on every episode.

[Phoenix]

Yes, it is - the easiest way is probably running out of energy. Some sections are basically on rails though, were your actions don't matter.

[El Vertedero]

Appart from losing your energy... You can be killed by Jarrod or arrested if in certain scene (I don't remember the title, sorry) you help the teenager and the officer after a car accident.

[GaNjAlF 3ö~]

I believe you can get arrested or get killed in different ways before reaching the border.
In one run one of my characters got arrested and another was killed.
Btw, multiple people can kill you during gameplay.

[Gunslinger Matt]

You can arrested if your energy bar is completely depleted.
You can get killed if Jarod loses his sh*t.