Ink Master star Daniel Silva, 27, has been arrested for murder after YouTuber Corey La Barrie died following a car crash on his 25th birthday on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division confirmed the arrest of Silva on Monday, saying “a 2020 McLaren 600LT was travelling eastbound on Huston Street at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control.”
The car ran off the road and collided with a stop sign and a tree.
“The driver of the McLaren exited the vehicle and attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by citizens who came to render aid. No other vehicles were involved in the collision,” according to apress release from the police.
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After the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene, Silva and La Barrie, 25, were transported to a local hospital but the YouTuber succumbed to his injuries.
Silva, who was featured on many seasons of Ink Master, suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the crash.
“Drivers are reminded to obey the rules of the road and to drive at a safe speed. Speed kills and reckless driving puts other innocent bystanders in danger as well. If you are involved in a collision, you should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify yourself,” the press release added.
La Barrie thanked his fans for their birthday wishes in his last tweet on Sunday before his death.
Thank you for the birthday wishes love you guys! And if you have the intro to my stream how did you like it?
— Corey La Barrie (@coreylabarrie) May 10, 2020
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La Barrie’s mother posted a tribute to her son on Instagram, writing, “My heart breaks right now, on my sons 25 birthday today he was very drunk and got into a car with a drunk diver. The accident killed him instantly.”
“No words can describe the sadness I feel in loosening a child,” she wrote. “It just feels so unreal and I’m overwhelmed with grief. I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much. It’s just so unfair.”
La Barrie’s brother Jarrad also posted about his brother’s death on Instagram on Monday.
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“This isn’t something I thought I would ever have to sit here and type out for a very long time or what I wanna do right now but everyone deserves to know, my brother Corey passed away last night in a car accident with his drunk friend driving,” Jarrad wrote.
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“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I don’t how I’m suppose to do this without you.
“I miss you so much already this isn’t fair thank you for always being the best big brother I could ask for I love you so f–king much life’s never gonna be the same without you R.I.P P.S say hi to grandad and grandma for me I love you.”
Popular YouTuber Ethan Dolan of the Dolan twins took to Instagram to post a statement about La Barrie’s death on Monday.
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“My heart is hurting terribly. It especially hurts for Corey’s closest friends, family and most of all Corey,” he wrote. “We weren’t the closest of friends but whenever I saw Corey, whether it be at a party or just a run in in public, he made me feel like a close friend.
“He was easily the realest person in the room whenever I saw him. Full of compliments. He would always tell me how he kept up with a lot of things I was doing in my life and tell me how great I was doing.
“For a person to be so content with themselves that they want to make sure those around them feel special… that’s who he was.”
— Ethan Dolan (@EthanDolan) May 11, 2020
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Fridaysinger Rebecca Black wrote, “oh god… this makes me incredibly sad. Corey La Barrie was always kind and knew how to lift people up, always brightened my day when I saw him. His friends really loved him so much and I am so sorry to them, his family and his supporters.”
oh god…this makes me incredibly sad. Corey La Barrie was always kind and knew how to lift people up. always brightened my day when i saw him. his friends really loved him so much, and i am so sorry to them, his family, and his supporters. 🤍 #RestInPeaceCoreyLaBarrie
— Rebecca Black (@MsRebeccaBlack) May 11, 2020
Fellow YouTuber creator Ryan Abe said, “From the tours, to the random videos we made, to our late night heart to hearts, I will never forget you. I know your saying was ‘under appreciated’ but you are and always will be so f–king loved. Rest easy.”
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Many fans of the YouTube star, whose channel has over 700,000 YouTube subscribers, took to social media to mourn the loss of La Barrie.
https://twitter.com/spamzcib/status/1260118232092082178
Corey La Barrie 🕊💙
a light in so many people’s lives bringing love, joy, laughter, and inspiration.
thank you so much for everything you have done.
you were never under appreciated.
i hope you and wishbone are doing good up there.
we love you, corey. 🕊
fly high bub. pic.twitter.com/aOzxpvvKIU— ariejoyce ◡̈ (@appreciatingcnc) May 12, 2020
#RIPCoreyLaberrie you will be missed and you will be in our hearts and never forgotten heaven has gained another angel we love you Corey the crazy guy 🕊🤍👼🏼💐 @coreylabarrie https://t.co/Zj8wbSAmfs
— yg.shxrtyy (@yg_shxrtyyy) May 12, 2020
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https://twitter.com/jmurraygibbons/status/1260148197105848321
I was going to paint my nails the same blue (as I have the color) but they just kept turning out horrible and smudged as I couldn’t stop crying. I can’t stop. It’s so scary that he’s just gone. Just like that. It doesn’t feel real. #RIPCoreyLaberrie #coreylabarrie #corey pic.twitter.com/vYOMbSfwel
— Cyprus Smith (@CyprusSmith) May 12, 2020
I opened my window to see the clouds looking like this⬇️…Growing up, my parents would tell me that when the clouds look like this, it means that the ones we’ve recently lost have entered heaven….it brought a smile to my face & I’d thought I’d share it 💙 #coreylabarrie 👼🕊 pic.twitter.com/nCUJu5MxCq
— 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕒𝕒 🕊🦋💫 (@wdw_x_eben) May 12, 2020
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https://twitter.com/MariaGSanchez16/status/1260160831859363841
This is some truly heartbreaking news. Corey La Barrie, 25 year old YouTube star died in a car accident this weekend on his birthday under the influence of his friend Daniel Silva drink-driving. my love and thoughts go out to his family, and his close friends Kian and Jc 🕊 R.I.P pic.twitter.com/WAkmS5ufCS
— rariluvrr (@landonorrisgf) May 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/amouryummy/status/1260195734852456454
I’ve honestly never been so sad watching a Kian and JC video💔 #coreylabarrie pic.twitter.com/zSQOfLPZSl
— 💖 (@Queeen__Dee) May 11, 2020
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