SANTA CLARITA: A publicist for actor Paul Walker says the star of the ''Fast & Furious'' movie series has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles. He was 40.
Ame Van Iden says Walker died Saturday afternoon.
A statement on Walker's Facebook page said Walker was a passenger in a friend's car, and that the crash happened while he was attending a charity event.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department said the crash happened in community of Valencia.
The Santa Clarita Signal reports a red Porsche crashed into a light pole and tree and burst into flames.
Walker was working on the latest ''Fast & Furious'' movie at the time of his death.
He also starred in the suspense drama, ''Hours,'' a movie that is set for release this month.
