Vestavia Hills teen, ‘Baby Driver’ actor dies after falling from vehicle
A Vestavia Hills teenager has died after falling from a moving vehicle.
Updated: 1:02 PM CST Dec 26, 2024
ALSO NEW AT MIDDAY, THE CORONER’S OFFICE RELEASING THE NAME OF VESTAVIA HILLS TEEN WHO DIED AFTER FALLING FROM A MOVING CAR. POLICE SAY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THURSDAY NIGHT WHEN HUDSON MEEK WAS INJURED ON CANYON ROAD. HE WAS RUSHED TO UAB HOSPITAL. HE DIED SATURDAY NIGHT OF THOSE INJURIES.
Vestavia Hills teen, ‘Baby Driver’ actor dies after falling from vehicle
A Vestavia Hills teenager has died after falling from a moving vehicle.
Updated: 1:02 PM CST Dec 26, 2024
A Vestavia Hills teenager has died after falling from a moving vehicle. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 16-year-old Hudson Joseph Meek, of Vestavia Hills, sustained blunt force trauma when he fell from a moving vehicle in the 1900 block of Canyon Road around 10:45 p.m. last Thursday. Meek died from his injuries at UAB Hospital Saturday night. Meek was an established actor, having played the younger version of the main character in the Critically acclaimed film Baby Driver, according to his IMDB page. He also had guest roles on several television series including the NBC drama Found.”Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” read a weekend post on his Instagram page. “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.””Specific details regarding a Celebration of Hudson’s Life to be held on December 28, as well as how to contribute to a scholarship in Hudson’s memory at Vestavia Hills High School in lieu of flowers, will follow,” the post continued.Acting Out, a performing arts academy in Vestavia Hills, released the following statement regarding Meek’s passing:”We are all devastated at the loss of one of AOA’s first and brightest stars. May you shine forever Hud. You will be deeply missed. Please join us in praying for his amazing family during this difficult time. “A Celebration of Meek’s Life will take place on December 28, 2024, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. It will also be live-streamed on his Instagram account and his mother’s Facebook account.In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship. Contributions can be made by Venmo to HudsonMeekScholarship or by making a deposit at any Wells Fargo branch into Account #5908190381.The Vestavia Hills Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Meek’s death.
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. —A Vestavia Hills teenager has died after falling from a moving vehicle.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 16-year-old Hudson Joseph Meek, of Vestavia Hills, sustained blunt force trauma when he fell from a moving vehicle in the 1900 block of Canyon Road around 10:45 p.m. last Thursday.
Meek died from his injuries at UAB Hospital Saturday night.
Meek was an established actor, having played the younger version of the main character in the Critically acclaimed film Baby Driver, according to his IMDB page. He also had guest roles on several television series including the NBC drama Found.
“Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” read a weekend post on his Instagram page. “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.”
“Specific details regarding a Celebration of Hudson’s Life to be held on December 28, as well as how to contribute to a scholarship in Hudson’s memory at Vestavia Hills High School in lieu of flowers, will follow,” the post continued.
Acting Out, a performing arts academy in Vestavia Hills, released the following statement regarding Meek’s passing:
“We are all devastated at the loss of one of AOA’s first and brightest stars. May you shine forever Hud. You will be deeply missed. Please join us in praying for his amazing family during this difficult time. “
A Celebration of Meek’s Life will take place on December 28, 2024, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. It will also be live-streamed on his Instagram account and his mother’s Facebook account.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship.
Contributions can be made by Venmo to HudsonMeekScholarship or by making a deposit at any Wells Fargo branch into Account #5908190381.
The Vestavia Hills Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Meek’s death.
