Paul Walker's autopsy results revealed a horrific list of injuries that led to the star's death.
According
to a coroner's report released Friday, the actor's skin burned off, he
suffered from multiple broken bones and a fractured jaw after his
November 30 car crash in a California suburb.
It was also revealed the driver of the Porsche Carrera GT carrying the Fast & Furious icon was going 100 mph or more.
- Autopsy results include list on brutal injuries after November 30 accident
- Paul died from impact of crash and heat from explosion
- His body was burned so badly none of his organs could be donated
- Had multiple fractures including his jaw, collarbone and left upper arm
- No alcohol or drugs were found in his system
- It was suggested he could have taken a few breaths after impact
- Driver Roger Rodas was going at least 100 mph
- The car spun 180 degrees after hitting a tree and nearly tore in half
A long list of injuries: On Friday TMZ reported
the autopsy results from Paul Walker's November 30 car crash; here he is
pictured in 2011
Just before the crash: The last image of the actor as he got into the red Porsche Carrera GT that killed him
Crash scene: The driver was going 100mph when the accident happened, according to a Friday report from Fox News
The 40-year-old could have taken a few breaths after impact as bits of soot were found in his trachea, the report states.
The cause of death - which was already stated on his Death Certificate - was from
'combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.'
The
actor's entire body was charred through the skin it was burned so badly
none of his organs were suitable for donation, according to the report.
His
body was discovered in the passenger seat in a 'pugilistic stance,'
which means he was in a defensive position preparing for a crash.
There
were multiple fractures throughout his body, including his jaw,
collarbone, and left upper arm according to the report. There were also
various ribs and pelvic fractures.
Coroner's report: Also on Friday a final summation of the 'traffic collision' was released
So many details: The report gave the exact address of the crash scene and listed Paul's condition as 'charred'
Too injured: The preliminary examination report
did not list all the damage done to the 40-year-old's body but did note
he was wearing a T-shirt, jeans and boxer briefs
Nothing could be saved: Fire men surveying the scene
The L.A. County Coroner
is keeping parts of the actor's organs. A source told TMZ the 'tissues
are kept for a certain period of time in case of lawsuits.'
Driver
Roger Rodas, 38, suffered major head trauma. A gruesome detail was
added: The 'top portion of his skull fractured and his brain exposed.'
Alcohol and drug traces were not found in either body.
The
car spun 180 degrees after impact and nearly broke in half before it
exploded in Santa Clarita, which is a one hour drive from downtown Los
Angeles.
Saying goodbye: Two weeks after his passing, family and friends gathered for a private funeral in LA
Paul
had been at an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide before
deciding to take the cherry red car out for a drive with his friend.
The fundraiser, to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan, had been taking place in a race car shop near the scene of the crash.
Guests rushed to put out the flames with fire extinguishers but the fireball had already engulfed the car.
Final scene: Vin Diesel posts a picture of the last scene he filmed with Paul Walker in Fast & Furious 7
The pair were friends and had been racing for several years.
Rodas
had helped Walker establish his Reach Out Worldwide charity, after
creating his own foundation to support widows and orphans in his native
El Salvador. He was also the CEO of Always Evolving, the car
customization shop where the charity event had been taking place.
The
star's representative confirmed his death in an email: 'Sadly, I must
confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon in a car accident.'
The
actor's official Facebook page said: '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 organisation Reach Out
Worldwide. 'He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost
their lives.
Two weeks after Paul's death, a private and small funeral was held for family and friends.
Paul had been shooting The Fast & Furious 7 when the crash happened.
It
was reported on Friday by The Hollywood Reporter that his character
would retire and not be killed off. Additional scenes may have to be
shot.
The movie is set to open April 10, 2015.
The end: Paul's character will retire in the seventh installment of the film; here he is in the sixth F&F with Jordana
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