‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek died aged 16

“Baby Driver” actor Hudson Meek has died. He was 16.

The teenager suffered blunt force injuries after falling from a moving vehicle in his hometown of Vestavia Hills, Ala., on Dec. 19. according to local television station WVTM.

He was rushed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, where he died two days later.

“Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” a statement read posted on Meek’s Instagram on 21 Dec.

“His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he achieved so much and greatly influenced everyone he met.”

Besides acting, Meek enjoyed hanging out with his friends, exploring the woods, playing sports and traveling, according to his obituary.

“He loved snow skiing and could easily navigate the toughest trails that no one else in the family would dare try,” the announcement read.

“One of his favorite places to be was at the lake, tubing and wakeboarding.”

Some of Meek’s accomplishments included becoming a certified scuba diver at age 13, visiting all 50 states and watching all 36 seasons of “The Simpsons.”

Meek was described as “reflective and thoughtful” but “tenacious when he made up his mind.”

A celebration of life will be held on December 28 at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Alabama and live streamed on his Instagram page.

His death remains under investigation by the Vestavia Hills Police Department.

The child star was best known for playing the younger version of Ansel Elgort’s character in the 2017 action film “Baby Driver.”

He also made guest appearances in several television series, including “MacGyver” in 2018 and “Legacies” in 2022.

Meek’s latest project was the thriller “The School Duel,” which came out in September, per IMDb.