Death

On November 30, 2013, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PST, Walker and friend Roger Rodas,^[36] age 38, left an event for Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide for victims of Typhoon Haiyan^[37][38] in Rodas' red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. After leaving the event, the car crashed into a light pole and tree on Hercules Street, a 45 mph speed zone near Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, after which the vehicle burst into flames.^{[37][39][40][41][42]} The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department declared both victims dead at the scene.^[40][43] Rodas died of multiple traumatic injuries, while Walker died from the combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries, according to the Los Angeles county coroner's office.^[44]
The curve where Walker and Rodas were killed is a popular spot for drifting cars.^[45] Investigators believe the car he was in reached at least 90 mph before the crash.^[46] Police also investigated as to whether drag racing played a role, but were unable to find evidence of a second car's involvement.^[47] Authorities determined that Rodas was driving the car, while Walker was the passenger.^[44]
With Fast & Furious 7 in the middle of filming at the time of Walker's death, Universal announced an indeterminate hiatus on the production, citing a desire to speak with his family before determining what to do with the film.^[48] Numerous friends and movie stars have posted tributes to Walker on social media