New reports of the car accident that took the life of "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker and friend Roger Rodas show the vehicle was traveling more than 90 mph.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was traveling 93 mph, more than twice the 45 mph speed limit. Officials determined it wasn't a mechanical failure that contributed to the accident, but rather a pair of old tires that caused the driver to lose control. No evidence of brake failure was found in the vehicle.
"Walker died of 'severe blunt head, neck and chest trauma,' sustaining a broken arm, wrist, jaw and ribs, according to the coroner's report. The fire burned his body beyond recognition," the LA Times reports.
Officials confirmed Rodas suffered a fractured skull and blunt force trama similar to Walker's injuries. The men died on Nov. 30, 2013 after deciding to take a joy ride in the Porsche before attending a Reach Out Worldwide charity event. Rodas and Walker were cofounders and active members of ROW. Walker's family asked donations be sent to the charity in lieu of flowers upon learning of his death.
Recently the "Fast & Furious 7" team announced the film will resume production in Atlanta, Ga. later in March. According to The New York Daily News, sources close production claim the film is looking for body doubles for stand-ins on set. Production is reportedly planning to use CGI to finish Walker's scenes.
"They have hired four actors with bodies very similar to Paul's physique and they will be used for movement and as a base," an insider told the Daily News. "Paul's face and voice will be used on top using CGI."
However, the "Fast & Furious" production has not confirmed Walker's final scenes will be digitally constructed.
"Fast & Furious 7" will is slated to hit theaters on April 10, 2015.
