Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Dies in Fiery Charity Event Crash Mike Taylor December 01, 2013 Paul Walker, the 40-year old star of 4 of the 5 “Fast and Furious― movies, died Saturday afternoon in fiery crash after attending his charity “Reach Out Worldwide― event. He was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by Roger Rodas which spun out of co (Newswire.net -- December 1, 2013) Camarillo, CA -Family, friends and movie fans mourn the loss of Paul Walker, star of the “Fast and Furious” movie franchise. He Paul Walker Dies In Crash was in Santa Clarita Saturday attending his own charity fundraiser to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The event took place in a Santa Clarita custom shop, “Always Evolving”.
Following the “Reach Out Worldwide” event, Paul went for a ‘joy ride’ with his friend, financial adviser, and former race car driver, Roger Rodas.
The ‘joy ride’ ended moments later in a spin and crash into a light pole and tree. The car exploded into flames. Even as event-goers frantically tried to extinguish the flames, both occupants died at the scene.
Friends and event attendees grabbed fire extinguishers from nearby cars, but according to witnesses said, “There was nothing (we could do). They were trapped. We tried. We tried…”
Los Angeles County Coroner Ed Winters said the bodies were so badly burned they would take days for them to be positively identified.
'It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide.
Paul’s Facebook fan page had the following posted, “He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. “We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. “Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. - #TeamPW.”
Friends and fans can find more information at the official Paul Walker Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/PaulWalker
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