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AN Arizona State University student tragically plummeted to his death at a hotel in Mexico on Sunday night.

College freshman Aiden Nevarez plummeted 20 feet to his death at a hotel in Cabo just hours after arriving for spring break.

Aiden Nevarez fell to his death in Mexico
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Aiden Nevarez fell to his death in MexicoCredit: Go Fund Me
Aiden's friends said the incident took place near a short wall with a 20-foot drop off on the other side, according to reports
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Aiden's friends said the incident took place near a short wall with a 20-foot drop off on the other side, according to reportsCredit: The Fitzgerald Family

The 18-year-old accidentally fell in an area of the Hotel Riu Santa Fe, where he was staying with some of his classmates, according to NBC affiliate .

A few of Aiden's friends told the news outlet the incident took place near a short wall with a 20-foot drop off on the other side, hidden by the top of palm trees that appeared to be bushes.

Speaking to (KTVK/KPHO), Aiden's friend Jake Reithinger, who was in Cabo at the time of the accident, said: "It almost looks like it’s just a shrub or a bush and the little wall that’s there is about knee height."

Aiden's death certificate ruled the incident was accidental and he died from a fall, AZ Family reports.

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The document didn't specify whether the teen had drugs or alcohol in his system.

Aiden's friend Jack Fitzgerald recalled to AZ Family what happened one day before their trip to Cabo.

Jack explained: "He pulled me aside and I can almost quote it word for word but he said, 'Jack we have the best lives ever.

"'I cannot imagine my life a different way.'"

A GoFundMe has since been created by Aiden's close family friends and raised nearly $100,000 by Friday night.

The crowdfunding page reads: "You can imagine, the horrific news of Aiden's passing has been devastating to his family, friends and all who knew and loved Aiden.

"Aiden was only 18 years old and a freshman at Arizona State University.

"Aiden was a happy, charismatic young man that lit up any room he walked into."

The donation money will help pay for funeral arraignments and bring Aiden's body home from Mexico, the explains.

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Dozens of people shared kind words on the fundraising page, with one remembering Aiden for being "the guy that would catch you on a bad day and completely change your mood around."

"His smile is so contagious and lit up every room he walked into," the comment continued. "We all went through a lot together and I couldn’t have picked a better man to lead us. Forever and always my brother."

A GoFundMe for Aiden has raised more than $98,000
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A GoFundMe for Aiden has raised more than $98,000Credit: KPNX 12 News

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