Anton Yelchin, a charismatic and rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, has died at the age of 27.
He was killed in a fatal traffic collision early Sunday morning, his publicist, Jennifer Allen confirmed.
TMZ reports was killed in a fatal traffic collision early Sunday morning.
Law enforcement says the engine was running when his body was discovered, and the car was in neutral. The driveway was on a fairly steep incline. It's unclear why he got out of the car.
Cops do not suspect foul play.
Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia. His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby. Yelchin's family requests privacy at this time.
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