Paul Walker: Coroner Releases Cause Of Death

Paul Walker died as the result of trauma and thermal injuries sustained in Saturday’s car crash in Valencia, Calif., the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has confirmed.

The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner released the findings on Wednesday.

The Coroner confirmed what had been reported – Walker, 40, was the passenger in a car driven by Roger Rodas, 38.

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Rodas’ death was due to multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the auto accident.

Toxicology reports are still pending, according to the Coroner’s office. They are expected to be completed in 6-8 weeks.

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