Paul Walker died after the speeding Porsche in which he
was riding hydroplaned on reflective plastic markers in the street ...
at least that's what his family and accident reconstruction experts
believe.
Sources close to Paul's family tell TMZ ... the family
has been in touch with stunt experts who have gone to the crash site and
come back with what they believe is a solid theory -- a speeding car
that hits the plastic markers -- called Botts' Dots -- will hydroplane,
causing the driver to lose control.
We've learned the experts have told the family ... a car going speeds
approaching 90 MPH will lose traction after hitting a series of Botts'
Dots. It's akin to driving on ice -- and control is further
compromised by the fact that the Porsche was outfitted with special
racing tires that have very little tread.
And there's this ... Porsche
sent out a memo
to dealers back in 2004, warning about control problems with the
Carrera GT, saying, "This vehicle cannot drive over a Foster Beer can
that is lying on its side. It will crush the can and damage the carbon
fiber under panels," adding, "You need to be aware of what type of road
surface you are on (dips, pot holes, seam heights, etc.)."
aw enforcement sources say they have not concluded the exact cause of
the accident, but it appears they're looking at the Botts' Dots ... as a
viable theory for triggering the fatal crash.
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