Hey guys, it’s Sussan Mourad with Clevver News, and following the tragic death of YouTuber
Corey La Barrie, Ink Master star Daniel Silva has been sentenced to jail in the criminal
case involving the fatal car accident.
As many fans know, social media star Corey La Barrie was tragically killed in a car crash,
which occured in Los Angeles earlier this year on May 10th.
According to People Magazine, Ink Master star Daniel Silva was driving the 2020 McLaren
600LT at night surpassing the legal speed limit when he lost control of the car and
ran off the road, ultimately colliding with a stop sign and a tree.
TMZ was first to break the story after the two were spotted leaving Corey’s 25th birthday
party together as Daniel got behind the wheel of the car after he had been seen drinking,
while Corey sat in the passenger’s seat.
Upon impact, Daniel reportedly attempted to flee the scene until witnesses stopped him,
while Corey was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead with the cause listed
as multiple blunt force injuries.
On Tuesday, just over three months after Corey’s tragic death, Daniel was initially sentenced
to four years in state prison for second-degree murder, however, that sentence has since been
suspended.
According to a new press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office,
Daniel’s new sentence requires 365 days in county jail, five years of formal probation,
250 hours of community service.
The press release stated QUOTE, “Daniel Joseph Silva of North Hollywood entered a
no contest plea last month to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter.
A suspended sentence may be imposed if a defendant violates the terms of his probation.”
Daniel’s attorney, Mike Cavalluzzi, explained to TMZ that Daniel believes this sentence
is fair, and in serving the probation, there is a chance the charge can be reduced to a
misdemeanor in the future.
He added, “It’s important to Daniel to work with Corey’s family to make sure the
memory of his friend is never forgotten.”
Fans of Corey are infuriated with the final sentencing, taking to social media to share
their thoughts, including the fact that in no way is Corey’s life just worth 365 days.
One user wrote, “Corey La Barrie's life is NOT worth 365 days.
Daniel Silva took away someone else's LIFE, their future, their everything.
i'm so sorry corey that the justice system is so f*ed up.”
Another fan pointed out that, “Not only did Daniel Silva aka “Ink Master” kill
someone but he also tried to run away from it which would be considered a hit and run
which technically considered a class 1 felony which means 15 years and a fine of 25,000
dollars.
ONE YEAR IS NOT ENOUGH!!!
Come on now…”
Following Daniel’s sentencing, Corey’s close friend, Oscar Guerra, spoke out about
the incident in a heartbreaking statement shared to Twitter, writing, “Not only did
you ruin your life, but you took a life and ruined and caused trauma for many other lives…
A son, a brother, a best friend, a person millions of people looked up to every single
day…
We are now left with a sole memory of Corey”.
Oscar revealed that many people at the party tried to stop Daniel from getting in the car
to which he ultimately sped off.
He added, “While my best friend was coughing up blood you tried to run away and I caught
you.
Every single night that’s all I or anyone else can think about…
I don’t believe anyone at any age should experience the things you’ve carelessly
made us experience.”
Many of Corey’s friends and family have also spoken out after his passing, including
‘Why Don’t We’ star Daniel Seavey, who recalled pulling Corey out of the car after
it had crashed, and holding him until paramedics arrived.
He said, “For a little bit it felt like such a curse seeing you in the condition you
were in that night.
But what a blessing.
I got to see you one last time.
And I know you heard me there beside you.
I know that you know I love you, and for that I’m grateful.
I’m just so blessed to have known you.
Thank you for everything you did for me Corey.
All the ways you helped me.
I’ll never forget any of it.”
Daniel’s dad, Jeffrey Seavey, also took to social media to confirm that it was Daniel’s
brother, Chris Seavey, who stopped Daniel from running away.
He said, “It was Chris who tackled the driver as he attempted to flee the scene, while his
brother Daniel pulled Corey from the wreckage and held him, spoke comfort to him and prayed
for him until the paramedics arrived.
LOVE MY SONS.”
We are sending endless amounts of love and prayers to Corey’s loved ones during this
difficult time, but may his memory forever live on.
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And let me know all your thoughts on Daniel’s sentence, and be sure to send Corey’s family
some love down here in the comments.
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, bye guys!