A celebration of life will be held for a 16-year-old Vestavia Hills actor who died after falling from a moving vehicle.

Service for “Baby Driver” actor Hudson Meek is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Family visitation begins at 9:30 a.m

The accident occurred at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the 1900 block of Canyon Road, which runs from US 31 to Columbiana Road.

Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Hudson suffered blunt force injuries after falling from a moving vehicle onto the road.

He was taken to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:59 p.m. Saturday.

Hudson’s death is currently under investigation by Vestavia Hills police, who have not yet released a statement on the incident.

“Hudson was an organ donor and his family is comforted by the knowledge that he will continue to help others for years to come,” his obituary said.

His obituary also announced a scholarship in the teen’s name – the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually.

Donations can be made by Venmo to HudsonMeekScholarship or by deposit at a Wells Fargo branch to account #5908190381.

Hudson, the son of Lani and Derek Meek, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School, where he played football.

He was also involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Honor Choir and SGA.

According to the obituary, Hudson loved hanging out with his close friends outside of school, playing water sports, doing anything in the woods, traveling, and acting in television and film.

He loved playing and watching all sports, but especially football, basketball, boxing and anything related to the Auburn Tigers.

“Hudson was thoughtful and thoughtful, but he was persistent when he set his mind to something,” his obituary said. “He became a certified open water diver at age 13 and graduated with an advanced open water diver later that year.”

“Hudson’s personality was unique,” ​​the obituary states. “He was self-confident, convinced of his convictions, spontaneous and quick-witted. He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter.”

“He was a joker, loved a good joke and was happiest when making others laugh. Hudson thrived in environments that allowed him to meet and serve new people. Hudson was a vibrant and dynamic person who lived life to the fullest.”

Hudson was also an accomplished actor. He and his older brother Tucker Meek began acting at a young age.

He has worked on several major feature films and television shows, some of which will be released in theaters in 2025.

Meek made his big screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con” and has had roles in various TV series, including “MacGyver.” He is perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film Baby Driver, in which he played a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s title character.

The family said Hudson was especially passionate about his Christian faith.

“He loved Bible study meetings, youth retreats, mission trips and just being in church,” the obituary said. “As an active member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Hudson also attended youth events with friends at Shades Mountain Baptist, Vestavia Hills United Methodist, Mountain Brook Community Church and any other church he could find with a youth event focused on Jesus Christ. “He particularly enjoyed meeting with his football teammates for Bible study at coach Buddy Anderson’s house.”