We have what ought to be the final update on Anton Yelchin’s tragic passing.
And it comes in the form of the actor’s official death certificate.
As has been sadly reported many times at this point, Yelchin was scheduled to meet some friends out last Saturday night.
When he did not show up, these friends went over to the actor’s home in order to see what was going on.
Upon arrival, they found Yelchin dead, having been pinned against his security gate by his own car in a freak accident.
Since this horrific incident took place, tributes to the 27-year old star have been pouring in from all corners of Hollywood.
It was best known for his role as Chekov in the updated Star Trek franchise, though he also earned critical acclaim for roles in Alpha Dog and Charlie Barlett.
As for the way in which Yelchin died? The book can now be closed.
According to the aforementioned death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Anton’s death was caused by “blunt traumatic asphyxia.”
There’s a line on the document which reads the injury occurred because Yelchin was “pinned between the back of his vehicle and gate of residence driveway.
It goes on to say his death was “rapid” after impact.
A previous report stated Yelchin did not suffer, having likely died within a minute of his car crashing into him.
That car was a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and an investigation is underway to determine how its faulty gears may have been responsible for this accident.
The death certificate also says there were no other significant conditions contributing to his death.
No alcohol or drugs of any kind were found on Yelchin or in the vehicle.
It really does appear as if this was simply a tragic, terrible, unexpected, freak accident.
Yelchin was 27 years old at the time of his death.
