VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.
Meek, 16, was injured on December 19 in a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. He died two days later, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
The Vestavia Hills Police Department, which is investigating Meek’s death, has not made a public statement.
Meek made his screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and has starred in several TV series, including “MacGyver.” Perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” he played a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s lead character.
“His 16 years on earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and made a huge impact on everyone he met,” Meek said in a post. Instagram page read
Meek played football at Vestavia Hills High School, enjoyed studying the Bible with his teammates, and traveled to all 50 states. She said she enjoyed snow skiing, making playlists for her friends and singing in the school choir. his obituary,
His family plans a funeral and memorial service for Saturday, which will be streamed live on Meek’s Instagram account.
