Paul walker accident news
Paul Walker, the American actor and star of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, tragically passed away on November 30, 2013, in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California. Here are some key news articles and updates from that time:
Initial Reports
- November 30, 2013: Paul Walker, 40, dies in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California, while attending a charity event for his organization, Reach Out WorldWide. (Source: CNN)
- November 30, 2013: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirms that Walker was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by his friend and business partner, Roger Rodas, when the car crashed and caught fire. (Source: NBC News)
Investigation and Autopsy
- December 1, 2013: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launches an investigation into the accident, which is expected to take several weeks to complete. (Source: ABC News)
- December 3, 2013: The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office releases the autopsy report, which states that Walker died from "combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries" sustained in the accident. (Source: Fox News)
Funeral and Memorial Services
- December 14, 2013: A private funeral service is held for Walker at the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles. (Source: People Magazine)
- January 10, 2014: A public memorial service is held at the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, where Walker's friends and colleagues pay tribute to his life and career. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
Investigation Update
- March 2014: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department releases a report stating that the accident was likely caused by excessive speed, with the Porsche Carrera GT traveling at an estimated 93 mph (150 km/h) when it crashed. (Source: CNN)
- May 2014: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its report on the accident, which concludes that the probable cause was the driver's loss of control due to excessive speed. (Source: NTSB)
Legacy and Tributes
- December 2013: The "Fast and Furious" franchise pays tribute to Walker with a memorial message on the film's official website and social media channels. (Source: Variety)
- January 2014: Walker's co-stars and friends, including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson, pay tribute to him on social media and in interviews. (Source: People Magazine)
- November 2013: The "Paul Walker Memorial Fund" is established to support Walker's charity, Reach Out WorldWide, and to honor his legacy. (Source: Reach Out WorldWide)
These news articles and updates provide a glimpse into the tragic accident that took the life of Paul Walker and the subsequent investigation, tributes, and memorials that followed.