Paul Walker, the actor known for his role in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, tragically passed away on November 30, 2013.
He was in a Porsche driven by his friend Roger W. Rodas when the car crashed and caught fire in Santa Clarita, California. At the time of his death, he was 40 years old.
According to the autopsy released after Paul Walker’s death, he died from the combined effects of the impact and the subsequent fire.
The crash occurred on November 30, 2013, when the Porsche driven by his friend Roger W. Rodas hit a light pole and tree before bursting into flames. Both Walker and Rodas were pronounced dead at the scene.
Roger Rodas, who was driving the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, was killed instantly by the impact of the crash, as determined by the autopsy.
The results of toxicology tests, which might provide further details, were expected to take additional weeks to be released.
Paul Walker, known for his role in the “Fast & Furious” series, had become synonymous with high-speed driving through his work in the films.
Sheriff’s investigators were examining the cause of the crash, with speed being identified as a significant factor.
The accident occurred about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
In response to Paul Walker’s death, Universal Pictures decided to halt production on “Fast & Furious 7.”
Filming had begun in September, and the production was on break for the Thanksgiving holiday at the time of the accident.
