Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker died 12 years ago in a horror car accident after the vehicle he was a passenger in crashed and exploded into a ball of flames
Paul Walker’s autopsy revealed his cause of death(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
Paul Walker died 12 years ago in an explosive car crash, with his death sending shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
The Fast and Furious actor was just 40 years old when he died on November 30, 2013, when the Porsche Carrera GT he was a passenger in crashed at speeds of about 100 mph. The car caught fire within seconds after impact. Roger Rodas, who was driving the vehicle, died instantly from multiple physical traumas.
Walker died within seconds of the crash from the combined effects of physical trauma and burns, with his autopsy report revealing the top of his skull had been so badly damaged that his brain was exposed.
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The Los Angeles County Coroner revealed Walker was found in a “pugilistic stance,” which is a post-mortem position in which limbs are flexed and fists are clenched, resembling a boxer’s pose. The actor’s official cause of death was listed as the “combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.”
Walker’s autopsy report revealed he also suffered multiple broken bones, including his pelvis, collarbone and jaw. His body is said to have been so badly burned that none of his organs were suitable for donation.
Paul Walker starred in The Fast And The Furious alongside Vin Diesel(Image: 2012 Getty Images)
The autopsy report also revealed the disturbing discovery that Walker “could have taken a few breaths after impact as bits of soot were found in his trachea.” According to officials, no traces of drugs were found in either man’s system.
Walker and Rodas crashed while on their way to a charity event. One of Walker’s friends, Jim Thorp, tried to rescue him from the blazing car, but was pushed away by first responders due to the dangers of the fire.
Speaking at the crash scene, Thorp shared Walker’s last words with reporters. He said Rodas had been having trouble parking the Porsche when Walker suggested they take it for a drive.
He was only 40 years old when he died(Image: Getty Images)
“Roger backed into the garage and Paul jumped in and said, ‘Hey, let’s go for a drive,'” Thorp revealed. He added, “So they went for a little drive and this is what happened.”
On the 12th anniversary of Walker’s death, fans have been paying tribute to him on social media. One person posted on X, “12 years ago today, Paul Walker passed away. Rest in peace to a legend.”
“A generation grew up wanting to drive because of him fr,” a second person shared as someone else admitted, “Still hurts man.” Another fan posted, “Hey, we’re going to keep his legacy alive and moving forward.”
Walker died while production was ongoing for Furious 7. Universal announced an indeterminate hiatus on the production following his death as they discussed how to move forward with Walker’s family. Furious 7 was eventually finished after rewrites and stand-ins playing Walker’s character, including his brothers Cody and Caleb.
