Anton Yelchin died almost instantly after being pinned by his car between a security gate and a brick mailbox in a freak car accident, a new report claims.
A new report claims that the 27-year-old actor, known for his role playing Chekov in “Star Trek,” was killed within a minute after he suffered fatal injuries to his chest and head, sources told TMZ. (RELATED: ‘Star Trek’ Star Dead At 27 Following Car Accident)
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On Sunday, the actor had failed to show up for rehearsal and friends went to find him. He was found outside his home crushed by his car and pinned between a security gate and a brick mailbox.
Police said he may have momentarily exited his car when it rolled backward, causing his death. (RELATED: The Car That Killed ‘Star Trek Actor’ Had Been Recalled For Gear Defect)
The jeep that Yelchin was driving had been part of a recall last month, due to a faulty gear. Manufacturers warned drivers that they could be hit by their car if it was in park without applying the emergency brake.