When did Paul Walker die: verified date and key facts

Paul Walker died on November 30, 2013, at age 40, in a single-vehicle collision near Valencia, Los Angeles County, California. The actor and humanitarian was a passenger in a high-speed crash involving a red Porsche Carrera GT, which burst into fire on a residential street. Walker’s longtime friend and driver Roger Rodas died in the same crash. Official investigations determined excessive speed was a primary factor, and toxicology reports found no drugs or alcohol that would impair recollection of responsibility. Walker was en route to a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide when the accident occurred. Following his death, memorials were held worldwide, and ongoing trust and scholarship programs continue his philanthropic work.