Update on Kaylee Hottle's Death
A Tragic Loss
Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in Godzilla vs. Kong, died in a car crash on July 21. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old friend.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office stated that alcohol impairment has been ruled out for the driver. Drug test results are still pending. Criminal charges against the driver are under discussion.
Cause of Death
Hottle died from multiple blunt force injuries when the car veered off a Maryland road and hit a ditch. The driver survived without life-threatening injuries. The death was ruled accidental after an initial autopsy.
Family Confirmation
Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death in a social media live stream, stating she was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.
Background
Kaylee Hottle, who was born into a deaf family, began her acting career in 2017 with a commercial for the app Glide. She played a significant role in the Monsterverse film series. Her other credits include an episode of Magnum P.I. She had expressed interest in reprising her role in upcoming Monsterverse films and was set to star in the pre-production film What Doesn't Kill You.