Paul Walker and pal were not reckless

Paul Walker and his friend were reportedly 'not driving recklessly' when they were involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday (30.11.13).

The 40-year-old 'Fast The Furious' star passed away when the red Porsche Carrera GT, in which he was a passenger in with Roger Rodas, collided with a tree during a car show in Santa Clarita, California, that was organised to raise funds for victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines and tornado in Indiana.

Jim Torp, who attended the event and knew Roger, told People.com that he did not think the duo were driving dangerously.

He said: 'Roger was definitely behind the wheel. Roger slowly drove it out - he didn't take off recklessly. There were children around, after all. They were only gone for five or ten minutes and never came back.' 

He added: 'It was clear the car had hit two trees then finally hit a street lamppost. Parts of the car were strewn everywhere on the street, as far as 150 feet. I didn't see any skid marks. Where the car had crashed was on a long straightaway. How fast they were going, I don't know.

'Roger was not a reckless guy. He was a family man. He has a wife and two young children. He never did anything careless.' 

A statement by the Los Angeles County sheriff's previously suggested 'speed was a factor' in the accident but Lt. John Rush of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station has since clarified: 'It looks like speed could've been a factor, but we haven't made an official determination for the cause of the accident, which will take some time.'

Paul is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow, who is said to be 'very upset' and was present at the fundraiser.

Paul Walker’s girlfriend is ‘broken up’

Paul Walker’s girlfriend is broken up

Paul Walker's girlfriend is reportedly devastated following his sudden death.

The 40-year-old actor, who died in a crash after a charity car show in Santa Clarita, California, on Saturday (30.11.13), had been dating 23-year-old student Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, who lives in Santa Barbara, for seven years and she is being comforted by her mother, Julie, as she struggles to cope following the 'horrible' accident.

Jasmine's uncle Barton Bruner told the MailOnline website: 'Paul was a really good guy and Jasmine is broken up by this. I went to Thanksgiving with him, played golf with him.

'They had their ups and downs but they were together and looking to spend a bright future together.

'This is horrible news and unexpected. Her mother is with her and she is comforting her.'

The couple reportedly first got together when the 'Fast Furious' star was 33 and Jasmine was just 16.

Meanwhile a tribute allegedly posted by Paul's daughter, Meadow Rain, 15, who witnessed the crash, has been revealed to be a fake.

A source told TMZ.com that an imposter posted photograph of them on Facebook on Sunday (01.12.13) with the caption: 'When I was little he taught me to walk, taught me to smile, and taught me to never give up. I loved him even before I knew what love was. He was my hero. My REAL life hero! He will always be in my heart! It brings tears to my eyes as I write this. You're gone, but not forgotten! R.I.P dad'

Paul had a brief relationship with Meadow's mother Rebecca McBrain and the teenager moved in with him recently after spending most of her childhood in Hawaii.

A huge number of Hollywood stars have expressed their sympathy to Paul's family via Twitter including Olivia Wilde, Jessica Alba, Liam Neeson and Rihanna.