Beloved Actor Dies Suddenly – Fans Stunned

20 Jun, 2016 by Just An American

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Now this is a truly sad story. This actor was only 27 years-old and shockingly his death was NOT caused by an overdose, but a freak accident. An accident that will leave you probably feeling a little disturbed. Keep reading…

From the Huffington Post:

Anton Yelchin, the actor known for his role as Chekov in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot, has died.

The actor was killed Sunday morning after a freak accident involving his own car, according to TMZ. Friends found Yelchin pinned between his car and a brick mailbox at his Studio City home in Los Angeles at around 1 a.m., Deadline reported.

LAPD said in a statement that the car had rolled backward down the steep driveway, according to Deadline. Law enforcement told TMZ that the car’s engine was running when Yelchin’s body was found and the car was in neutral. The police do not suspect any foul play.

Gone too young and in such a disturbing way. Sending prayers of comfort to all those affected by this loss. RIP.