Kaylee Hottle was just 18 years old when a car crash in California took her away last month. She played young Jia in the 2021 monster movie Godzilla vs. Kong. The role made audiences love her right away. Friends say they remain in disbelief. She kept acting after the film, though choosing less flashy gigs. The crash happened weeks before the news came to light on July 21, 2026. Large news desks ran the story in short order.