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An investigation into Paul Walker’s fiery and fatal car crash has determined that ‘unsafe speed’ was the cause of the accident.

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

The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, driven by friend Roger Rodas, was going “between 80 and 93 mph at the time the car impacted a power pole and several trees,” according to the report. The posted speed limit was 45 mph.

Neither Walker or Rodas had drugs or alcohol in their systems and both were wearing their seat belts. The airbags deployed and there were no mechanical failures found in the vehicle.

The car was mostly stored in a showroom and barely driven. The tires were nine years old, but the Porsche was equipped with an after market exhaust system which helped it drive faster.

The men were racing team partners and had just left a charity event when they crashed just a few hundred yards away. According to the medical examiner, both men were in the “definsive” position at the time they passed, indicating they were aware of the impending crash. Death was quick, most likely before flames had a chance to engulf the vehicle.

Walker is survived by his 15 year old daughter Meadow, who his mom recently filed for guardianship over.

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