Paul Walker was riding in a Porsche when it crashed into a concrete post and caught fire, causing his death. Radar online reported that the car was being driven by his friend and professional driver, Roger Rodas who was reportedly driving at about 55 miles per hour when the accident happened. Both passengers died on the spot.
According to a report by The Los Angeles Times, the two had come from a charity event meant to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) when the incident took place. Authorities found no trace of alcohol or drugs in the passengers' bodies.
They also found no evidence of drag racing at the scene.
Late actor's legacy remembered on what could have been his 44th birthday
Paul Walker was only 40 years old when he died. About four years later, the actor is still remembered by his Family And Friends for his kindness and for his blossoming career in the acting industry. His daughter, Meadow Walker, marked her father's 44th birthday with an old photo of them dancing.
Along with the photo uploaded on Tuesday was a challenge to her followers to do good to others and to share photos or videos of anything that will inspire other people to help their fellows. Meadow Walker dubbed the campaign #PWFdogoodchallenge and nominated Marisa Miller, vin diesel, Meghan Roche, and Chase Kessler to take on the test.
Actors pay tribute to Paul Walker
Meanwhile, Freddie Prinze Jr. recalled his experience working with the late Paul Walker in his recent interview with US Weekly. The two actors shared the big screen in the 1999 film "She's All That" where they played as Zachary Siler and Dean Sampson Jr.
The "Star Wars Rebels" actor remembered how he knew from the beginning that Paul Walker was the one for the role when he saw his audition.
Freddie Prinze Jr. encouraged the late actor to push through with the project after he saw the potential in him.
Vin Diesel also paid tribute to his "Fast and Furious" co-star in a heartfelt Instagram post. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star uploaded a photo of his daughter with her late uncle Pablo and expressed how much Paul Walker is missed by his family, friends, and fans.
"Happy birthday Pablo. You have and are still changing the world," Vin Diesel wrote. "Your love lives through all who have had the great fortune to know you."
He went on to narrate how everyone is doing after Paul Walker passed away. "Meadow [Walker] graduated this summer. Made us all so proud. She is even building a foundation in your name to help the world," the actor added.
