‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash
Actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her roles in the 'Godzilla' film franchise, has died at age 19 following a car accident in Maryland. Authorities are investigating excessive speed as a contributing factor in the crash.
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US actress Kaylee Hottle starred as Jia in 'Godzilla v Kong' and returned for the sequel 'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire'. (AFP pic)
WASHINGTON: Kaylee Hottle, an 19-year-old actress who appeared in two "Godzilla" films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.
Hottle and another passenger were in a 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19-year-old man when it veered off a two-lane highway and struck a culvert, according to Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
"Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision," said the force, which responded to the scene around 2.52am (0652 GMT) Tuesday and is investigating the crash.
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