The actor Anton Yelchin has died after a tragic accident involving his own car. He was found around 1am on Sunday morning trapped under the wheel of his own car in San Fernadino, California. Police said his body was discovered by a friend at the Russian actor’s home. It is reported that the friend went round to his house after he missed rehearsal taking place earlier in the evening. Apparently the engine of the car was still running and in neutral when the body was discovered. A spokesman for the LAPD said ‘it appears he momentarily exited his car and it rolled backward, causing trauma that led to his death.’
A statement reading ‘Anton Yelchin was killed in a fatal traffic collision early this morning. His family requests you respect their privacy at this time’ was later released by the actor’s publicist. Yelchin was the son of Russian immigrants to America and attended the University of Southern California. Over the past several years he has gain traction in Hollywood and even starred in the latest Star Trek franchise, the latest of which will be released next month. His close friend and fellow actor Anna Kendrick spoke of his passing saying ‘this is unreal, Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.’