Speed the cause of crash that killed Paul Walker

After months of investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff has revealed that speed was the only reason that caused the crash that claimed the lives of ‘Fast & Furious’ star, Paul Walker, and his friend Roger Rodas last year.

“Investigators determined the cause of the fatal solo-vehicle collision was unsafe speed for the roadway conditions,” Commander Mike Parker said.

According to the report, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was doing between 129 – 150km/h (80 – 93 mph) when it crashed into a power pole and several trees. That speed was approximately double of the legal speed limit of 72km/h (45 mph) on the Santa Clarita in California.

The report also found eliminated suggestions that drugs or alcohol was involved as none of those were found in Paul and Roger’s blood stream. They were also both wearing seat belts.

As for the car, investigators found no technical defects that could have caused the collision. The Porsche’s airbags also deployed as intended. However, they pointed out that the car was fitted with an aftermarket exhaust system that helped it go faster, as well as tyres that were more than nine years old. The report also ruled out the Carrera GT was racing another car.