Ariel Camacho Dead: 'El Karma' Mexican Singer Killed In Tragic Tour Car Crash, Twitter Fans Offer Los Plebes del Rancho Guitarist #RIP Condolences

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Associate Editor | Feb 26, 2015 10:39 AM EST

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Reports confirm that beloved Mexican singer Ariel Camacho was killed in a tragic car crash on Wednesday (Febraury 25). The DEL Records musician was only 22-years-old.

Camacho was touring in promotion of his latest "deluxe edition" album release, El Karma. The devastating highway accident took place outside of Sinaloa, Mexico.

Regional Mexican label president Angel Del Villar released this official statement to Billboard:

"My heart is broken by the loss of Ariel Camacho. I knew he was going to transform the genre in Mexico and the United States. Millions of people would have become fans and would have gotten to know the man I did."

The situation is still under investigation, and reckless driving has not been ruled-out.

The aspiring guitarist was also frontman of the popular band, Los Plebes del Rancho. Camacho (real name, Jose Ariel Camacho Barraza) was known for his talents in the Sierreno style of music.

Several fans continue offering their RIP condolences on Twitter:

@dalvaarico: "Still trying to process the fact that Ariel Camacho died :( #rip."

@12_joga_bonito: "Ariel Camacho all night!! #RIP."

@OscarPatino5: "Another one of my favorite artists has left this world, RIP #ArielCamacho #ArielCamachoParaSiempre."

 ‏@yulieangelinaxo: "Playing "El Karma" for the lost of Ariel Camacho today. #RIP left way too sooon."

@marlene_deanda: "Rip :( <3, you'll always be remembered & thanks for making such amazing music,love u always & forever #ArielCamacho."

@AngelAmador2: "One of my favorite artist gone. You'll never be forgotten :/ #Rip #ArielCamacho 8/7/92 - 2/25/15."

@sa5m1D: "Speed took his life Only God knows why he picked you to be by his side Stay Playing your Guitars #RIP #ArielCamacho."

@Natalii1617: "You made history with your singing and guitar :( can't believe you're gone #RIP All time fav @Ariel__Camacho."

Share your thoughts and remembrances in the comments section below. Thoughts go out to Camacho's family, friends, bandmates, and fans during this sorrowful time.

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