Mexican musician Ariel Camacho has died at age 22, according to local reports. So what happened to the up-and-coming star?
Camacho, who with his band Los Plebes del Rancho was responsible for several Mexican hits, reportedly died in a car crash in Angostura, Sinaloa. Ariel Camacho and his crew were in a Honda Accord when the driver lost control while speeding around a curve and ended up in a canal. A man named Sarahi Duran Martinez was also reportedly killed, and two other passengers in the car were injured.
Watch one of Ariel Camacho's music videos below.
This was actually the second car accident for Ariel Camacho in less than 12 months. Last year, he was also reportedly involved in a high-speed crash that ended with his vehicle hitting a tree.
So who was Ariel Camacho?Before his death, he rose to fame as the lead member of Los Plebes Del Rancho,alongside Cesar Sanchez and Omar Burgos. The band was part of the Sony Music record label and had hits with the songs Hablemos claro, Toroencartado and El Karma. Camachos group specialized in Sierreo music, which usually features acoustic guitar, bass and accordion players. Shortly before his death, Ariel Camacho and his bandperformed at the Carnival Mocorito.
Several Mexican stars paid tribute to Ariel Camacho as word of his death spreads. It hurts my soul, wrote Chiquis Rivera. I cannot believe it. @arielcamacho_oficial rest in peace!!
Ariel Camacho and Los Plebes Del Rancho had just finished a Carnival gig when his fatal accident occurred.
And fans have trended Ariel Camacho's name on Twitter for much of the day Wednesday once the news of his death went viral.
"Seriously can't believe, he was way to young & just came into music.. #RIP to one great artist," wrote @_isela23.
Added @Dolly_Amore: "I freaking LOVED his songs!! Why they gotta take the good talented ones..? my prayers go out to his family #ArielCamacho R.I.P"
Source: http://www.hollywoodtake.com/ariel-camacho-dead-22-what-happened-los-plebes-del-rancho-musician-video-74370
