Actor Paul Walker best known for his role in the Fast and Furious film series has died in a fiery car crash.
Walker's publicist confirms that he was in a red Porsche this afternoon when it crashed in Santa Clarita.
It happened in the area of Rye Canyon Loop and Kelly Johnson Parkway.
The car reportedly crashed into a light pole and a tree then burst into flames.
Just after 7p.m. the official Paul Walker Twitter account said "It's with a heavy heart that we must confirm Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident".
Walker was 40 years old.
Walker's publicist confirms that he was in a red Porsche this afternoon when it crashed in Santa Clarita.
It happened in the area of Rye Canyon Loop and Kelly Johnson Parkway.
The car reportedly crashed into a light pole and a tree then burst into flames.
Just after 7p.m. the official Paul Walker Twitter account said "It's with a heavy heart that we must confirm Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident".
Walker was 40 years old.