Ink Master star Daniel Silva was arrested for homicide on Monday, Could 11 following a deadly automobile crash that killed YouTube star Corey La Barrie. As initially reported by TMZ, the 2 males have been seen collectively at a celebration on Sunday, Could 10 to rejoice La Barrie’s birthday. Later within the night, the Los Angeles Police Division have been known as to the scene of a automobile crash within the Valley Village neighborhood. On the time of the crash, Silva was allegedly driving whereas La Barrie rode within the passenger seat. Each have been transported to the hospital, the place La Barrie died, and Silva sustained a damaged hip. On the time, the LAPD hadn’t revealed any names of these within the automobile.
The automobile, a 2020 McLaren 600LT, was reportedly dashing when Silva misplaced management and ran off the highway, crashing into each a cease signal and a tree. Police confirmed to USA Today that the incident was associated to drunk driving and Silva is at present in police custody, with a consultant confirming he was “driving the automobile drunk, crashed and killed the passenger.” The LAPD additionally mentioned that Silva tried to go away the scene after the crash, “however was stopped by residents who got here to render help.”
In an Instagram put up, La Barrie’s brother spoke in regards to the YouTuber’s dying and confirmed that the trigger was “a automobile accident along with his drunk pal driving.”
Previous to his dying, La Barrie was a preferred YouTube creator, with over 330,000 subscribers, whereas Silva appeared on Season 10 of Ink Grasp.
Representatives for Ink Grasp didn’t instantly return TV Information’s request for remark.