and the Furious' series, died yesterday after being involved in
a single car accident and explosion. He was 40 years old.
He got into a fiery car accident in Southern California. The
car he was in was the only one involved in the
crash, though reportedly one other person perished in the
accident.
A statement posted on Paul's Facebook page reads: 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. 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 The tragic accident reportedly
occurred in Santa
Clarita, which is north of Los Angeles. Sources claim that the
Fast and the Furious star was in a Porsche when the driver
somehow lost control of the vehicle.
It then slammed into either a post or a tree and then burst into
flames.
"Sheriffs deputies are currently investigating a two person
accident," Deputy Heischuber of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's
Station told HollywoodLife.com
exclusively. "Two people were pronounced dead immediately
at the scene. The coroner's office are the
ones who will determine the identity."
Paul had reportedly been taking friends out for test drives in
the Porsche GT, and the accident occurred on one such ride.
The actor first gained fame when he starred in the 1999 film
Varsity Blues. From there he became a household name,
especially when he landed the role he is most known for — as
Brian O'Connor in The Fast and the Furious movie series.
Other films he starred
in include Eight Below, Into the Blue, She's All That, and
Takers.
He is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow.
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