Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in Maryland car crash

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Updated on: July 21, 2026 / 2:03 PM EDT

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Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Frederick County, Maryland, authorities said. Hottle was 18. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office said that deputies and Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services responded to the crash around 2:52 a.m. Tuesday on Windsor Road in Ijamsville.According to the sheriff's office, a preliminary investigation found that a 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19-year-old Frederick man traveled off the right side of the two-lane road and struck a culvert. Investigators believe excessive speed was a contributing factor in the crash.Three people were in the vehicle, including Hottle.