Country singer Ivana Pino Arellano dies in horror crash just a day after celebrating her 32nd birthday
A BELOVED country singer has died in a horror car crash at just 32 years old.
Mum-of-four, Ivana Pino Arellano tragically lost her life on June 15 – just a day after celebrating her birthday around family and friends.
Ivana was driving the car when she reportedly lost control in wet conditions and caused the motor to flip over on the side of the road.
Shocking pictures show the car was left badly damaged and overturned as cops arrived.
Ivana died at the scene of the crash with the passenger she was with being left seriously injured, say local media.
The fatal crash took place on the M-80 road near the town of Pelluhe in the Maule Region in central Chile.
The country star was better known as “La Rancherita de Chanco” and was regarded as a traditional Mexican musician praised for her vocal range and stage presence.
The Municipality of Chanco released a statement confirming the tragic passing describing Ivana as an “unforgettable figure whose charisma will resonate eternally in our lives”.
They continued: ” The name ‘Ivana’ for us will always mean happiness and joy in its purest essence.
“Thank you Ivana, for giving us days full of light and harmony.
“Your departure leaves a void impossible to fill, but your legacy will endure through time, reminding us the beauty of your spirit and the generosity of your heart.”
The local council also released a statement saying: “Ivana personified the spirit of public service with a passion and love, always ready to help others and find solutions even in the most difficult moments.
“She studied and worked in our municipality with great responsibility and commitment.
“Her husband and children were the pillars of her life, the reason behind her every effort and sacrifice.”
Ivana was buried at the Curanipe Parish Cemetery in Pelluhe on June 17.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.