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Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress, Texas School for the Deaf student, dies in Maryland car crash
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Elizabeth Evans , as published by FOX 7 Austin
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas School for the Deaf is a local institution, and the student's passing may be felt by the community.
A car accident in Maryland has resulted in the death of a Texas School for the Deaf student. The student was also known for her work as an actress. Further information about this incident is available from local news sources.
Details about the accident are limited, but it is known that the student was from Austin . The Texas School for the Deaf is a local institution, and the student's passing may be felt by the community. For more information, readers can consult the original report from FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin Reading time: 1 min
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