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Paul Walker autopsy reveals horrific injuries | Mail Online
Paul Walker autopsy reveals the horrific burns, multiple broken bones and braced body position
after deadly crash at 100mph or moreAutopsy results include list on brutal injuries after November
30 accidentPaul died from impact of crash and heat from explosion
His body was burned so badly none of his organs could be donatedHad multiple fractures including
his jaw, collarbone and left upper armNo alcohol or drugs were found in his systemIt was suggested
he could have taken a few breaths after impactDriver Roger Rodas was going at least 100 mphThe
car spun 180 degrees after hitting a tree and nearly tore in half
ByHeidi Parker
PUBLISHED:14:08 EST, 3 January 2014|UPDATED:07:49 EST, 4 January 2014
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Paul Walker's autopsy results revealed a horrific list of injuries that led to the star's death.
According to a coroner's report released Friday, the actor's skin burned off, he suffered from
multiple broken bones and a fractured jaw after his November 30 car crash in a California suburb.
It was also revealed the driver of the Porsche Carrera GT carrying the Fast & Furious icon was
going 100 mph or more.
2. A long list of injuries: On Friday TMZ reported the autopsy results from Paul Walker's November 30
car crash; here he is pictured in 2011
3. Just before the crash: The last image of the actor as he got into the red Porsche Carrera GT that
killed him
Crash scene: The driver was going 100mph when the accident happened, according to a Friday
report from Fox News
4. The 40-year-old could have taken a few breaths after impact as bits of soot were found in his
trachea, the report states.
The cause of death - which was already stated on his Death Certificate - was from
'combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.'
The actor's entire body was charred through the skin it was burned so badly none of his organs were
suitable for donation, according to the report.
His body was discovered in the passenger seat in a 'pugilistic stance,' which means he was in a
defensive position preparing for a crash.
There were multiple fractures throughout his body, including his jaw, collarbone, and left upper arm
according to the report. There were also various ribs and pelvic fractures.
5. Coroner's report: Also on Friday a final summation of the 'traffic collision' was released
6. So many details: The report gave the exact address of the crash scene and listed Paul's condition as
'charred'
7. Too injured: The preliminary examination report did not list all the damage done to the 40-year-old's
body but did note he was wearing a T-shirt, jeans and boxer briefs
8. Nothing could be saved: Fire men surveying the scene
The L.A. County Coroner is keeping parts of the actor's organs. A source told TMZ the 'tissues are
kept for a certain period of time in case of lawsuits.'
Driver Roger Rodas, 38, suffered major head trauma. A gruesome detail was added: The 'top portion
of his skull fractured and his brain exposed.'
Alcohol and drug traces were not found in either body.
The car spun 180 degrees after impact and nearly broke in half before it exploded in Santa Clarita,
which is a one hour drive from downtown Los Angeles.
9. Saying goodbye: Two weeks after his passing, family and friends gathered for a private funeral in LA
Paul had been at an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide before deciding to take the cherry
red car out for a drive with his friend.
The fundraiser, to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan, had been taking place in a race car shop near
the scene of the crash.
Guests rushed to put out the flames with fire extinguishers but the fireball had already engulfed the
car.
10. Final scene: Vin Diesel posts a picture of the last scene he filmed with Paul Walker in Fast & Furious
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The pair were friends and had been racing for several years.
Rodas had helped Walker establish his Reach Out Worldwide charity, after creating his own
foundation to support widows and orphans in his native El Salvador. He was also the CEO of Always
Evolving, the car customization shop where the charity event had been taking place.
The star's representative confirmed his death in an email: 'Sadly, I must confirm that Paul did pass
away this afternoon in a car accident.'
The actor's official Facebook page said: 'It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul
Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his
organisation Reach Out Worldwide. 'He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their
lives.
Two weeks after Paul's death, a private and small funeral was held for family and friends.
Paul had been shooting The Fast & Furious 7 when the crash happened.
It was reported on Friday by The Hollywood Reporter that his character would retire and not be
killed off. Additional scenes may have to be shot.
11. The movie is set to open April 10, 2015.
The end: Paul's character will retire in the seventh installment of the film; here he is in the sixth
F&F with Jordana
Read more:Coroner Releases Final Report Into Paul Walker's Death: Horrific Injuries Detailed, As
It?s Revealed Porsche Hit 100-Plus MPH Before Crash
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zozo,London,2 hours ago
too much info .. let him rest in peace for gods sake
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Bampy,Cardiff,2 hours ago
Porsche should be sued by the families of both victims. They were warned by professional drivers
that this car was too track focused to be safely driven on the road by all but top drivers and they still
sold the car to anyone with enough money to buy it. They must bear some responsibility for this
crash.
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15. smile,united kingdom,3 hours ago
How disrespectful !
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Hev,Hertfordshire, United Kingdom,3 hours ago
Very sad, it shouldn't be published though, for family only maybe. Although what i do take from this
is 100mph is a built up area, it was lucky no one else died that day. Still very tragic
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WildWest,WEST as in TEXAS,3 hours ago
Why is this info important to the public?RIP Dear Friend.
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The Busby Babes,Manchester, United Kingdom,3 hours ago
Damn, i thought his death would have been instant. I hope it was anyway.
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Kat,Virginia, United States,3 hours ago
"His body was discovered in the passenger seat in a 'pugilistic stance,' which means he was in a
defensive position preparing for a crash."That means no such thing.This happens to every body that
is in a fire after death.The muscles in the arms contract and make it appear that the person was
holding his arms up ready to fight somebody. Every forensic pathologist knows this.Evidently
reporters don't.
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Gary,Glasgow,4 hours ago
I'm guessing that it's the law in the US/California for fatal accident autopsy reports to be released
into the public domain? Can any American readers clarify? It wouldn't happen in the UK except in
very exceptional circumstances.
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BeReady,manchester,4 hours ago
Reckless but they paid the ultimate price. Sounds bad but could have been an innocent bystander ....
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ulfar,Domessargues, France,4 hours ago
Not the best choice of driver to go for aspin with then.
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