‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in fall from moving vehicle

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 while on 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 issued any public statements.

Meek made his on-screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and had roles in various television series, including “MacGyver.” He was perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” playing a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s titular character.

“His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and greatly impacted everyone he met,” a post on Meeks Instagram page read.

Meek played football at Vestavia Hills High School, enjoyed Bible study with his teammates, and had traveled to all 50 states. He loved skiing, making music playlists for his friends and singing in the school choir, according to his obituary,

His family is planning a funeral and memorial service for Saturday that will be live streamed on Meek’s Instagram account.