Paul Walker dies in a car crash

Photo via Paul Walker's Twitter

Actor Paul Walker, the start of "The Fast and Furious" franchise who gained fame as an undercover detective in became successful was killed Saturday in a car accident in Valencia, Calif with another person Porsche they driven were crashed, his representative confirm. Walker was in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Los Angeles, for a charity event to benefit his organization Reach Out Worldwide, which sends first responders to the scenes of natural disasters, which victim of Typhoon Haiyan.

The single vehicle collision occurred about 3:30 p.m. local time. Authorities arrived to find a vehicle engulfed in flames. Two people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Firefighters spray water on the wreckage of the Porsche that crashed in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday.  nydailynews.com

“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 organization Reach Out Worldwide,” the statement read. “He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news.” This statement from his official twitter account.

The event was apparently held at Always Evolving Performance Motors, located just down the street from where Walker was killed. Both Walker and the driver, who was identified by people at the shop only as Roger, were described as “experienced drivers.”

Officials with the Los Angeles County office said they were still at the scene and could not confirm the names of either victim. The crash occurred on Rye Canyon Loop, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Responding deputies found the vehicle “engulfed in flames,” authorities said.

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