‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash
18-year-old actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in the Godzilla film franchise, has died following a car accident in Maryland. Police are investigating the crash, noting that excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor.
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The death of a rising young talent in the film industry has prompted tributes from her school and the entertainment community.
Kaylee Hottle, 18, died in a car accident in Maryland, US. Photo / Getty Images
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actor who appeared in two Godzilla films, has died in a car accident in Maryland, United States 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 the 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 at around 2.52am on Tuesday local time and is investigating the crash.
Hottle was transported to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead, police said. The driver sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while the other passenger declined medical treatment.
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