Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in “Baby Driver,” died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, according to CNN affiliate WVTM.
The teen suffered blunt force trauma last fall on Dec. 19 and was admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, where he died from his injuries on Dec. 21, the Jefferson County Coroner's office told CNN affiliate WVTM.
“His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and had a profound impact on everyone he met,” a post on his Instagram account reads.
The teen actor had several acting and voiceover credits, most notably playing a younger version of Ansel Elgort's character Baby in the 2017 film “Baby Driver.”
Meek also starred in “Badanamu Stories” – a children's show that explores themes relevant to preschoolers, according to IMDb. He also appeared on shows like NBC's 'Found' and The CW's 'Legacies', as well as the recently released thriller 'The School Duel'.
Meek's obituary described the teen as a “reflective and thoughtful” avid traveler and fan of the outdoors.
“He loved snow skiing and could easily navigate the most difficult trails that no one else in the family would dare attempt,” the obituary said. “One of his favorite places to be was at the lake, tubing and wakeboarding.”
Vestavia Hills police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Meek's death, WTVM reported. CNN has reached out to the Vestavia Hills Police Department for more information about the incident.
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