A Vestavia Hills teenager died this weekend after being seriously injured when he fell from a moving vehicle.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the teen as Hudson Joseph Meek. He was 16 years old.
The crash happened at 10:47 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of Canyon Road, which connects U.S. 31 and Columbiana Road.
Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Hudson was injured by a blunt object after falling into the road from a moving vehicle.
He was transported to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead Saturday at 7:59 p.m.
Hudson’s death remains under investigation by Vestavia Hills police, who have not yet released a statement on the incident.
Hudson and his brother, Tucker Meek, began acting at a young age. The brothers were in the Lifetime movie “The Santa Con” 10 years ago, and the acting continued.
According to the Internet Movie Database, better known as IMDb, Hudson’s breakout role was as Young Baby in “Baby Driver” in 2017. He also starred in “Found” in 2023 and “The School Duel” in 2024.
A weekend post on Hudson’s Instagram account read: “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 had a significant impact on each of his encounters,” the message read.
The message said details of a celebration of Hudson’s life, as well as how to contribute to a scholarship in his memory at Vestavia Hills High School, would be announced at a later date.
There was an outpouring of support and prayers for the family on social media following the accident and his death.
“You were just a shining light to everyone around you,” a friend wrote. “God shone through you 24/7.”
“You were taken away too soon,” the friend wrote. “But I can tell you one thing: the 16 years you spent on earth were everything. You will always be loved my man.
J Pervis Talent Agency, who represented Hudson, wrote this on Instagram: “Hudson was more than just a talent. He was an inspiration and touched so many lives with his enthusiasm, kindness, smile and innate ability to light up a room and never meet a stranger.
