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Kaylee Hottle death and burial after Maryland crash

Overview

On 21 July 2026, 18‑year‑old deaf actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her role as Jia in the *Godzilla vs. Kong* films, was killed in a single‑vehicle crash in Ijamsville, Frederick County, Maryland. A 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19‑year‑old drifted off Windsor Road and struck a culvert; police identified excessive speed as a likely factor. The driver was hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries, while a second passenger declined medical assistance.

Hottle’s father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed the tragedy in a video statement delivered in American Sign Language. Co‑star Millie Bobby Brown posted a black‑and‑white tribute on Instagram, expressing devastation. Fellow cast member Rebecca Hall, Legendary Pictures, and the Texas School for the Deaf also issued statements honoring Hottle’s talent and kindness. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office reiterated that speed was believed to have caused the crash.

On 4 August 2026, Hottle was buried in Kyle, Texas. A memorial service at the Texas School for the Deaf featured a closed coffin draped with a school banner and a smiling photograph of the actress, with family members delivering eulogies. Millie Bobby Brown shared an Instagram story with a photo of Hottle, reiterating her sorrow. Hottle had previously been nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Younger Actor for her performance in the franchise.

Entities

Kaylee Hottle · Millie Bobby Brown · Legendary Pictures · Texas School for the Deaf · Joshua Hottle

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Actress Kaylee Hottle Buried in Texas After Fatal Maryland Car Crash

    18‑year‑old actress Kaylee Hottle, known for “Godzilla vs. Kong,” died in a Maryland car crash and was buried in Kyle, Texas, after a memorial at the Texas School for the Deaf; co‑star Millie Bobby Brown posted

  2. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Kaylee Hottle, 18‑year‑old Actress, Killed in Maryland Car Crash

    18‑year‑old actress Kaylee Hottle died in a single‑vehicle crash in Ijamsville, Maryland, on July 21; co‑star Millie Bobby Brown and others posted tributes, with police citing excessive speed.

  3. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Actress Kaylee Hottle dies in Maryland car crash

    Kaylee Hottle, 18‑year‑old deaf actress from the Godzilla vs. Kong films, died in a Maryland car crash; speed was cited as a factor and tributes followed.

Sources

diariolarepublica.ar · gala.de · kemifilani.ng · marypatcampbell.substack.com · mobil.n-tv.de · suggest.com · thenewsgod.com · wochentlich.de

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