Anton Yelchin dead: Lindsay Lohan appears to blame Hollywood for Star Trek actor's death

'This is the result of #hollywood,' Lohan writes in a tribute to Yelchin

Yelchin, who is best known for playing the character Chekov in two Star Trek movies, was killed by his own car at his home in Los Angeles (Getty Images)

Lindsay Lohan has appeared to claim Hollywood is to blame for Anton Yelchin’s death.

The 29-year-old actor paid tribute to the late Star Trek actor in an Instagram post which included a screenshot of some news articles and a lengthy caption.

Yelchin, who is best known for playing the character Chekov in two Star Trek movies, was killed by his own car at his home in Los Angeles at 1am on Sunday (19 June). Police said the 27-year-old actor stepped out of his car on the steep driveway of his home and the car rolled backwards, pinning him against a brick postbox pillar and a security fence.

Lohan has prompted criticism for her tribute to Anton, with users arguing Hollywood cannot be blamed for the tragic accident. Although others have defended her, arguing the emphasis should remain on Yelchin's death rather than on her remarks.

Lohan's post reads: “This is the result of #hollywood a beautiful life has come to an end..”

"This breaks my heart. He was my friend I am so sorry to Anton's father,” Lohan concludes.

Some of the caption is written in Russian and translates as “condolences to the family and friends”.

Lohan's post has triggered a mixed response of social media.

“Hollywood have produced lots of accidents, I can't recall any freak accidents like this one however. Where zero paparazzi were present," wrote one Instagram user.

“This wasn't Hollywood's fault. I respect your opinion but you are wrong. RIP Anton,” added another. “It was actually the Jeep..NOT Hollywood,” chipped in another.

But other users have stood up for Lohan and have said her remarks were misunderstood.

“Instead of focusing on the death of a young man you're all busy policing Lindsay Lohan's thoughts and telling her how to grieve. How sad,” said one user.

While another said, “Get lost if you don't like her. She’s blaming Hollywood for many things not just for this. Hollywood and the chase of starts (paparazzi) have produced many accidents.”

A representative for Lohan did not immediately respond to request for comment.