Teen Actor Who Appeared in ‘Baby Driver’ Dead After Falling from Moving Vehicle

A teen actor, whose credit embody the 2017 movie Baby Driver and the reboot of the tv motion sequence MacGyver, died after he reportedly fell from a transferring car in Alabama final week . 

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office recognized the sufferer as Hudson Joseph Meek, 16, who sustained blunt drive accidents when he fell within the 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills on Thursday, Dec, 19, reported Al.com, CBS affiliate WIAT and NBC affiliate WTVM.

Local information shops added that Meek was taken to UAB Hospital the place he succumbed to his accidents two days later. They additionally reported that the Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the incident. 

A Saturday, Dec. 21 put up on Meek’s Instagram account said: “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight. His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.”

According to an IMDb web page, Meek’s skilled appearing credit date again to 2014, when he starred within the tv film The Santa Con, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Jaleel White. 

Meek additionally appeared within the 2017 Edgar Wright-directed Baby Driver, portraying the youthful model of the movie’s most important character Baby, performed by Ansel Elgort.

His different appearing credit, based on IMDb, included the MacGyver reboot sequence, Genius and most not too long ago The School Duel. 

“Hudson was also an accomplished actor,” based on a printed obituary.  “He worked on several major motion pictures and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025. He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the chance to learn the names and stories of every member of the cast and crew.”

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The obituary added that Meek, of Vestavia Hills, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School and was a member of that faculty’s soccer workforce. In addition to appearing, Meek’s pursuits included sports activities, touring and being along with his shut buddies. 

“Hudson’s personality was one of a kind. He was confident, convicted in his beliefs, spontaneous, and quick-witted,” learn the tribute. “He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter. He was a prankster, loved a good joke, and was happiest when he was making others laugh. Hudson thrived in settings that allowed him to meet and serve new people. Hudson was a vibrant and dynamic person who lived life to the fullest.”

The obituary additionally famous Meek’s devotion to his Christian religion, including “Hudson’s family is comforted and eternally grateful for those and other moments where adults fostered the faith of Hudson and students like him.”

The J Pervis Talent Agency described Meek as a “cherished member” of its household in a Sunday, Dec. 22 put up, writing: “Hudson was an extraordinary young talent, whose dedication, passion, and promise shone brightly within our industry. Over the past 10 years, he contributed so much to the spirit of our agency and his loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all of us.”

“Hudson was more than just a talent, he was a source of inspiration and touched so many lives with  his enthusiasm, kindness, smile and innate ability to light up a room and never meet a stranger,” the company’s put up continued. “He will be remembered with great affection by us all.”

Meek is survived by his mother and father, his older brother, his grandmothers and different kinfolk. 

PEOPLE contacted the Vestavia Hills Police Department and the  Jefferson County Coroner’s Office for extra info on Wednesday, Dec. 25.