Paul Walker and his friend were reportedly "not driving recklessly" when they were involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday (30.11.13).
The 40-year-old 'Fast & The Furious' star passed away when the red Porsche Carrera GT, in which he was a passenger in with Roger Rodas, collided with a tree during a car show in Santa Clarita, California, that was organised to raise funds for victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines and tornado in Indiana.
Jim Torp, who attended the event and knew Roger, told People.com that he did not think the duo were driving dangerously.
He said: "Roger was definitely behind the wheel. Roger slowly drove it out - he didn't take off recklessly. There were children around, after all. They were only gone for five or ten minutes and never came back."
He added: "It was clear the car had hit two trees then finally hit a street lamppost. Parts of the car were strewn everywhere on the street, as far as 150 feet. I didn't see any skid marks. Where the car had crashed was on a long straightaway. How fast they were going, I don't know.
"Roger was not a reckless guy. He was a family man. He has a wife and two young children. He never did anything careless."
A statement by the Los Angeles County sheriff's previously suggested "speed was a factor" in the accident but Lt. John Rush of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station has since clarified: "It looks like speed could've been a factor, but we haven't made an official determination for the cause of the accident, which will take some time."
Paul is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow, who is said to be "very upset" and was present at the fundraiser.
(Bang Showbiz)
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Sidath says:
Dec 02, 2013 at 12:00 amI have never been more shocked by a celebrity death.
He was not a mere Hollywood star, he was an inspiration and a role model for many young people like myself.
And he always looked like a free soul who lived life to the fullest.
R.I.P. Mr. Paul Walker.
Gamarala says:
Dec 07, 2013 at 12:00 amI am amazed at Sidath's comment of Paul Walker being a role model for young people. As sad it is, when a young person loses his life. I cannot see how he could be called a role model. He was an actor. In the US he became known in 1999 for his part in the film "Varsity Blues", then he garnered fame in the "Fast