Paul Walker’s Official Cause of Death

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Paul Walker's cause of death
Learn about Paul Walker's cause of death and official autopsy report.

The sudden death of Paul Walker, the face of the Fast & Furious movie franchise, came as a shock to both Hollywood and to the world. Thousands of fans from around the world paid their tribute to the actor, who lost his life in an unfortunate car crash. Family, friends, and fans gathered at the crash site and paid tribute to Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, who also died in the auto accident. This article provides information about the incident, as well as information on Paul Walker’s cause of death and the autopsy report.

Details of Paul Walker’s Car Crash

On November 30, 2013, at approximately 3:30 PM PST, Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas were driving on Hercules Street. Rodas, who was a former professional race car driver, was driving a red 2005 Porsche Carerra GT. Walker was riding as a passenger. The two were driving to a charity for Typhoon Haiyan victims. Walker’s “Reach Out Worldwide” organization was sponsoring the event.

While on Hercules Street, which is close to Kelly Johnson Parkway in Santa Clarita’s Valencia area, the car slammed into a tree and a light pole.

Leads in Paul Walker’s Death Investigation

The speed limit in the area of the crash was 45 miles per hour. Authorities believe that speed was a major factor in the accident. In fact, investigators believe the vehicle was speeding at over 90 mph before the crash. In addition, the curve on the road where the red Porsche crashed is a popular spot among car drifting enthusiasts. In addition, authorities considered the possibility they were drag racing but were unable to identify a second vehicle.

Paul Walker’s family claims that the road reflectors may have been a contributing factor to the crash. The possibility that the Porsche Carrera lost control after it hit the road reflectors at high speeds. This was explored during the accident investigation.

Soon after the accident occurred, the Porsche caught fire and burst into flames. Rodas was determined to be the driver, while Walker was in the passenger seat. After a quick response, both passengers were declared dead by the LA County Sherriff’s Department. According to reports from the LA County Coroner, Paul Walker’s cause of death was listed as combined injuries resulting from thermal exposure and traumatic impact. View a copy of the autopsy report on Autopsyfiles.org.

Rodas, on the other hand, was diagnosed with multiple traumatic injuries and died fairly quickly after the crash. While the car wreckage was being towed away from the site, it was found that parts of the vehicle were missing. Soon after, authorities arrested two men for stealing parts from the scene and charged them with grand theft.

Future Uncertain for Fast & The Furious

The crew for the seventh installment of Fast & Furious was still filming when the harrowing incident occurred. At this time, the future of the film is unclear and Universal Studios declared an indefinite hiatus on its production. The studio and the crew are hoping to speak to Walker’s family before continuing. They have already consulted Cody Walker, Paul’s brother, asking him to possibly stand-in. Paul Walker was finally buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, two weeks after the incident in a somber non-denominational ceremony.

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3 COMMENTS

    • oh course they would have to…Both individuals in the car never made it out alive; someone would have to go after DNA to verify occupants. (Dont envy anyone verifying DNA from any crash).

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