Hudson Meek, Teen Star of ‘Baby Driver,’ Tragically Dies After Falling from Moving Vehicle

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his role in Baby Driver, tragically passed away last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, as reported by CNN affiliate WVTM. The teen suffered blunt force trauma in the fall on December 19 and was taken to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, where he died from his injuries on December 21, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s office. A post on his Instagram account stated, His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Meek had a range of acting and voice-over credits, most notably portraying a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s character in the 2017 film Baby Driver. He also voiced the lead in Badanamu Stories, a children’s show that explores themes for preschoolers, according to IMDb. In addition, he appeared in TV shows including NBC’s Found, The CW’s Legacies, and the recently released thriller The School Duel.

Described in his obituary as a reflective and thoughtful individual, Meek was an avid traveler and lover of the outdoors. He loved snow-skiing and could easily navigate the hardest trails that no one else in the family would dare attempt, the obituary read. One of his favorite places to be was at the lake, tubing and wakeboarding.

The Vestavia Hills Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Meek’s death, WTVM reported. CNN has reached out to the department for further details.