A judge has cleared Porsche of any responsibility for the car crash that
killed actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas. Walker
and his friend Roger Rodas died in 2013 when the Porsche Carrera GT
they were both in, driven by Rodas crashed into a tree.
Rodas’
widow Kristine went on to sue Porsche alleging that the Carrera GT had
various ‘defects’ which resulted in her husband losing control of the
car.
Porsche strongly denied all allegations and have now been cleared
of any responsibility in the star actor and Roger Rodas' death.
According
to TMZ, Kristine's argument that the car was ill equipped to handle
side impact was moot, since the fatal force came from the front when it
hit the lamppost - as her own expert confirmed.
US District
Judge Philip S. Gutierrez also rejected the front impact argument
because 'Rodas' fatal injuries occurred when he actually was hurled into
Paul Walker.'
He also rejected the fuel
cell argument, finding that it was not the cause of the fire, and held
that Rodas' lawyers had not presented evidence demonstrating the crash
was caused by a defective suspension.
Her attorney, Mark Geragos has confirmed that the ruling will be appealed.
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