Paul Walker dies in fiery accident, reports TMZ

Actor Paul Walker, best known in his role in the ‘The Fast and the Furious’ series, has died following a “single-car accident and explosion”, according to a report on entertertainment website TMZ.

He was 40 years old.

The exclusive report, citing “multiple sources connected to Paul”, said that the fiery accident occurred in Santa Clarita— north of Los Angeles, Southern California.

“The actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into a post or a tree ... and then the car burst into flames,” said the report.

A police rep at the Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s department also told E! News that the authorities arrived to find the vehicle already engulfed in flames.

After the flames were extinguished, two victims were found inside the vehicle. Both were pronounced dead.

TMZ reported that Walker was in Santa Clarita for a car show to support the Philippines typhoon relief effort, and had been taking friends out for rides in his new Porsche GT.

Meanwhile, the late actor’s twitter and Facebook account confirms his death.

On Facebook: 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. 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. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. – ‪#‎TeamPW‬