Was Porsche responsible for Paul Walker’s death?
Was Porsche responsible for Paul Walker’s death?
A federal judge in California ruled Monday that Porsche Cars of North America is not at fault for the 2013 crash of the Porsche Carrera GT that killed actor Paul Walker. The suit had been brought by Kristine Rodas, the widow of the car’s driver, Roger Rodas.
How fast was the Porsche going when Paul Walker died?
Initially, the department estimated that the Porsche was going between 80 and 93 miles per hour at the time of the crash. Later, the coroner’s report determined that the car was traveling at about 100 miles per hour.
What happened to Roger Rodas Porsche?
Paul Walker was 40 years old when he died on November 30, 2013 after his Porsche crashed. The driver, 38-year-old racing enthusiast Roger Rodas, lost control of the vehicle, careening the car into a lamp post. The crash caused a fire that consumed the car.
What kind of Porsche did Paul Walker crash?
Both Walker and his driving team partner, who was behind the wheel, died after the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT they were in slammed into a pole and burst into flames. Los Angeles County authorities say speed was a factor in the crash and are investigating how fast the exotic car was going.