Tyga’s bodyguard killed in traffic accident.

Compton rapper Tyga is currently mourning the death of friend and bodyguard, Arlester “Punch” Henderson.

According to TMZ, Henderson was in a collision with another car while on the freeway, yesterday (March 31).

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Following the collision, he stepped out of his vehicle to check on the other driver involved in the accident. He was then struck and killed by a passing car.

Henderson was 29-years-old at the time of his death.

TMZ reports that Tyga is “devastated, shocked and heartbroken” at the news of his friend’s death.

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The rapper uploaded a picture of himself and Henderson to his Instagram page yesterday, and left the following caption: “Rip Punch I know you looking down from a better place.”

Rip Punch???? I know you looking down from a better place.

A photo posted by Tyga / T-Raww (@kinggoldchains) on

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