Saturday, 7 December 2013

Dispatch tapes from Paul Walker crash scene reveal he was 'dead on arrival' as his grieving mother is pictured for the first time since tragedy

Firefighters responding to the fiery crash that claimed Paul Walker's life stated he was 'dead on arrival', newly-released emergency dispatch tapes have revealed.
The recordings emerged as his devastated mother, Cheryl, was pictured outside her Los Angeles home on Thursday - the first time she has been seen since her son and his friend died on Saturday.
In the tapes, which first appeared on TMZ, a firefighter speaks with 911 dispatcher and declares the actor dead almost immediately after he and other emergency responders arrive on the scene
'One vehicle fully involved,' says the firefighter, who arrived less than three minutes after the first 911 call about the crash. 'We have confirmed two DOA... again, confirmed two fatalities.'
Pictured for the first time: Paul Walker's mother Cheryl collects the mail outside her home in Los Angeles California on Thursday
Sorrow: Paul Walker's mother Cheryl collects the mail outside her home in Los Angeles California on Thursday - a day before dispatch recordings emerged showing that firefighters declared her son 'DOA'
The firefighter adds that it is a 'Code N' incident, which means an event is newsworthy and needs to be handled delicately.
Walker's friends on the scene had most likely informed firefighters that he was inside, TMZ reported.
According to an autopsy released on Wednesday, Walker was killed by injuries from both the impact and the subsequent fire.
The actor died from the ‘combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries,’ according to the autopsy released by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Tragedy: Paul Walker, pictured in May this year, died in a car accident on Saturday
Tragedy: Paul Walker, pictured in May this year, was killed when the car exploded into flames Saturday
The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was driven by Rodas, who was dead from ‘multiple traumatic injuries’ before the car exploded in flames, the autopsy said.
Results of toxicology testing will take another six to eight weeks.
The details emerged as Walker's mother Cheryl, a former fashion model, was spotted collecting mail and putting the trash out in the front yard of her Los Angeles home on Thursday.
Cheryl was instrumental in developing Paul's acting career at a young age, taking him to magazine and TV commercial auditions and hired as a child model, which helped to financially support his large family.
Her appearance came a day after the late actor's grieving sister Amie joined a female friend at Starbucks looking grim faced, while his younger brother Cody began the heart-breaking task of clearing up the late actor’s personal belongings from his Santa Barbara home.
Cody Walker, 25, visited his late brother's home in Santa Barbara, California, on Wednesday afternoon and later could be seen packing boxes of the Fast & Furious star’s possessions into the back of a car.
As Cody packed the trunk with items including clothes, a surf board, a rifle and several boxes, a concerned neighbour stopped to give him a hug and pass on her condolences.

The gates to the actor's home has become something of a shrine in recent days as fans wishing to pay their respects have left countless bouquets of flowers and candles.
Brave face: Cheryl musters a smile as she takes out the trash in her front yard in a blue sweater and jeans
Brave face: Cheryl musters a smile as she takes out the trash in her front yard in a blue sweater and jeans

Tragic loss: Cheryl and her family are still in shock over the sudden death of the actor
Tragic loss: Cheryl, a former model, had been instrumental in her son's success in modeling and acting
Walker starred in all but one of the six Fast & Furious blockbuster films that glorified fast cars and dangerous driving.
Sheriff's investigators are still trying to determine what caused Rodas to career out of control on Saturday. They have said speed was a factor in the crash about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
The limited-edition Porsche was previously owned by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal, who has said it was difficult to drive. It is not just fast - it can hit 100 mph in less than 7 seconds - but also unforgiving in its handling.
Little more than a month before the actor's tragic death on Saturday, the Walker family had celebrated a family wedding as another brother, Caleb, 36, had married his fiancée Stephanie Branch.

Support: Paul Walker's brother, Cody Walker with his blonde wife Stephanie Walker pay a visit to mother Cheryl
Supportive: Paul Walker's brother, Cody Walker, paid a visit to mother Cheryl on Thursday
Together: Cody, with a relative on Thursday, began clearing his brother's belongings this week
Together: Cody, with a relative on Thursday, began clearing his brother's belongings this week

 Cody Walker with his blonde wife Stephanie Walker and unidentified family member
Upset: Cody was among a string of family and friends offering help to Cheryl throughout the day
Paul was best man on the big day and Cody a groomsman in the now poignant photos that show the brothers laughing and smiling together for what would be one of the last ever times.
The stunning album of pictures give a glimpse of the close-knit family who are now grieving following the actor's death.
With a smile on his face and a cheeky glint in his eye, the Fast & Furious star can be seen toasting his brother Caleb on his special day.

Paul is also seen posing with his fellow groomsmen at the wedding held on October 23 at Dove Canyon Country Club in Orange County, California.
Paying their respects: Friends and family arrive and leave from Paul Walker's mother's house Thursday
Paying their respects: Friends and family arrive and leave from Paul Walker's mother's house Thursday
Pictured is Paul Walker's mother Cheryl Walker
Family and friends
Flowers: Bouquets were sent to Cheryl's home. Cheryl supported Paul's acting career from an early age
A sister in grief: Paul's sister Amie Walker grabs a Starbucks coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday as she tries to come to terms with the loss of her brother
A sister in grief: Paul's sister Amie Walker grabs a Starbucks coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday as she tries to come to terms with the loss of her brother

Big family unit: Amie is one of four of The Fast & Furious actor's siblings
Big family unit: Amie is one of four of The Fast & Furious actor's siblings

In another shot, he cracks up laughing as Cody makes a joke while the brothers give a speech to the happy couple. And he stands by a bridesmaid, in a pretty lilac dress, as he joins the newlyweds alongside their wedding party.
The Walker clan are said to be extremely close and earlier this week, Paul's sister Ashlie Walker told MailOnline the family are trying to cope by using their Mormon faith.
Furious Ashlie, 37, also hit out at reports her brother and his good friend Roger Rodas - who was at the wheel of a Porsche when they crashed in Los Angeles on Saturday - were drag racing at the time of their death.
Breaking her silence, Miss Walker said: 'They were absolutely not racing, that's a complete lie. It hurts us when we hear these lies and it makes our grief worse and more painful.

mPaul Walker's younger brother Cody takes a moment to contemplate as he spent several hours on Wednesday removing items from the Fast & Furious star's Santa Barbara home
Loss: Paul Walker's younger brother Cody takes a moment to contemplate as he spent several hours on Wednesday removing items from the Fast & Furious star's Santa Barbara home
'These are irresponsible allegations and people are trying to make out speed and racing was the reason for his death when it was just a terrible accident.' 
A close family member said Paul would be the 'biggest angel in heaven', adding: ‘Paul was a wonderful man and the best person you could ever meet. We are all totally distraught and beside ourselves with grief.
‘We can gain hope from this tragic accident through our strong Christian background and faith. We are grateful to be surrounded by such loving friends and family that have been praying for us and will be forever by our sides.
'We seek comfort in their love and our faith. We definitely believe that Paul has gone to a better place and is now with our heavenly father.
'We have a strong Mormon faith and although Paul wasn’t practicing at the time, he always had a very strong Christian faith.'

Smiles: Beaming, the Walker brothers, from left, Cody, Caleb and Paul, pose in the fall sunshine at Caleb's October wedding
Smiles: Beaming, the Walker brothers, from left, Cody, Caleb and Paul, pose in the fall sunshine at Caleb's October wedding



Brotherly love: Paul Walker and his youngest brother Cody, 25, give a toast at their brother Caleb's wedding to Stephanie Branch
Brotherly love: Paul Walker and his youngest brother Cody, 25, give a toast at their brother Caleb's wedding to Stephanie Branch


Meanwhile, Universal Pictures announced that it has shut down production for an unspecified time on the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise.
The studio announced Wednesday that the film will shut down 'for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise.'

The seventh installment of the street car racing series had begun shooting in September. While much of Fast & Furious 7 has been filmed, it's far from complete.
When Walker died in a fiery car crash Saturday north of Los Angeles, the film was on break for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Shooting had been planned to resume Monday in Atlanta, but production was put on hold following Walker's death.

Final picture: Paul Walker stands next to the Porsche Carrera GY that he was killed in when it crashed and burst into flames in LA on Saturday
Final picture: Paul Walker stands next to the Porsche Carrera GY that he was killed in when it crashed and burst into flames in LA on Saturday

Mangled: Firefighters stand by the wreckage of the crash in which Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died in Valencia, California, on Saturday
Mangled: Firefighters stand by the wreckage of the crash in which Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died in Valencia, California, on Saturday

Memorial: Fans stand by the scene of the crash in which Paul Walker lost his life. Police are still investigating the tragedy - but have ruled out a theory the star and his friend were drag racing
Memorial: Fans stand by the scene of the crash in which Paul Walker lost his life. Police are still investigating the tragedy - but have ruled out a theory the star and his friend were drag racing
Universal had been trying to fast-track Fast & Furious 7 for a July 11 release, a date that's likely to be postponed. Universal hasn't yet announced any release date change.

'Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers,' the studio said in a statement.

Walker starred in all but one installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, which has been particularly lucrative for Universal. Fast & Furious 6, released in May, was the highest grossing film in the series, earning more than $788 million worldwide.

Universal announced on Tuesday that it will donate a portion of the proceeds from the upcoming DVD, Blu-ray and digital release of Fast & Furious 6 to Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide.

Walker, 40, founded Reach Out Worldwide in 2010 to give first-response aid to victims of natural disasters. Walker was hosting a fundraiser for the nonprofit on Saturday afternoon before the crash.

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