Child artiste Hudson Meek, best known for his role in Baby Driver, passes away. He died on December 22 in Alabama after falling from a moving vehicle. He was 16, according to Variety.
Hudson Meek dies at 16 The news of his demise was shared on his Instagram. "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," the post read. Hudson Meek accident details revealedAccording to local news site AL.com. Hudson died after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The attack happened on December 19 and died from blunt force trauma two days later despite efforts at medical intervention. Meek was taken to a hospital and died Saturday night. Vestavia Hills police are investigating his death, as per Variety. Thousands of people took to social media to express their condolences to the actor's family. His death raised many questions as to how he fell from a moving vehicle or whether someone pushed him or he was under drug influence.The Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, the coroner’s office said.Hudson Meek rose to fame with his portrayal as a young version of Ansel Elgort's main character Baby, a professional getaway driver with a passion for music. He also appeared in MacGyver, The School Duet, Genius, Found, Legacies, Union, Momma Jenny & the Brooks Boys, Providence, Half Pint, 90 Minutes, The List and The Santa Con.