WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two Godzilla films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.

Hottle and another passenger were in a 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19-year-old man when it veered off a two-lane highway and struck a culvert, according to Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.

“Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision,” said the force, which responded to the scene around 2:52 am (0652 GMT) Tuesday and is investigating the crash.