Kaylee Hottle was barely an adult when a car crash in California ended her story last month. She played young Jia in the 2021 monster movie Godzilla vs. Kong. The role earned her a quick following. Friends say they still cannot accept it happened. She kept acting after the film, though choosing less flashy gigs. The crash happened weeks before the news surfaced on July 21, 2026. National newsrooms ran the story in short order.