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Paul Walker’s Dad Seeking $1.8 Million From Roger Rodas’ Estate After 2013 Fatal Car Crash

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Paul Walker's family is seeking $1.8 million from Roger Rodas' estate, the driver who crashed and killed the two men last year -- details

Paul Walker's family is seeking $1.8 million from Roger Rodas' estate, Luxury Handbag Shopping can confirm. Rodas was driving at the time when the two men crashed and died in Southern California back in November 2013.

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Walker's father, Paul Walker III, filed the notion on Nov. 24, just one week before the anniversary of his son's tragic death. A hearing about his request was scheduled in L.A. on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

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The Fast & Furious star died at the age of 40 when Rodas slammed into a tree following a charity event attended by both in Santa Clarita, Calif. Last month, Walker III reflected on the tragedy.

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"It's a sad time. We're a very close, loving family and Paul is a piece that's missing now, that we're always going to miss," he said to Entertainment Tonight days before Thanksgiving. "I'm missing him more now…it's not getting any better for me."

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Walker was survived by daughter Meadow, 16. Rodas, a race car driver and financial adviser, was survived by a wife and two children.

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