The Most Shocking Car Accident of the Year 2013

We are all in the cusp of the year 2014. As such, it is just fitting to look back on the year 2013. As it is, said year has had a fair share of many historic events that changed the landscape of the world. On a negative note, the year also saw a string of unfortunate events that not only made national and international headlines, but also shocked a lot of us. For instance, celebrities, who are known for their individual talents and their widespread fame, captured the attention of fans from around the world because of their involvement in car accidents. Indeed, they, too, are not exempted from these occurrences.

Celebrities like American Idol star Kris Allen, R&B artist Christ Brown, fashion model Miranda Kerr, Nate Burleson of the NFL’s Detroit Tigers, and reality TV star Kylie Jenner were some of those who were involved in car crashes. Some of them escaped unscathed; some of them were injured and have recovered since.

However, as 2013 was about to go down to its last month, a shocking car accident resulted in the death of one of the most beloved Hollywood actors. “The Fast and the Furious” move franchise star Paul Walker, 40, died in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita, California. His sudden demise was mourned by millions of his fans all over the globe, who know him as Brian O’Conner in the said movie franchise. It came as a shock for the franchise’s fan base, as the latest movie, Fast & Furious 7, was in the middle of its filming when he died.