Paul at an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Paul Walker died unexpectedly today at the age of 40. The Fast and the Furious actor is reported to have died in a single-car accident and ensuing explosion in Southern California.

TMZ reports that Walker was in a vehicle when the unidentified driver lost control and slammed the vehicle into a tree. Police are currently on the scene and it is not yet clear what caused the accident, or who was driving.

TMZ also reports sources that Walker was in Santa Clarita for a car show benefiting the Philippines typhoon relief effort. Apparently, Walker was taking friends for rides in his new Porsche GT to raise money for relief efforts.

UPDATE: A statement from Paul Walker‘s official Facebook page:

“It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend’s car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. – ‪#‎TeamPW‬”

Entrepreneur Bill Townsend wrote on Paul Walker’s Facebook page: “I was with Paul today. He was surrounded by friends, talking about cars, seeing hundreds of gifts brought for kids to give out by charity. The news is terribly sad. The world lost an angel and Heaven gained one. I’m going to commit to helping ensure that Paul’s charity lives on and that his love of cars and people, especially children, will be remembered forever.”