Sadly, the rising star, Hudson Joseph Meek, passed away on December 21 in Alabama. He was just 16 years old. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office revealed that Meek suffered fatal injuries after falling from a moving vehicle around 10:45 p.m. local time on December 19. He later succumbed to his injuries at UAB Hospital, as reported by NBC affiliate WTVM. The incident is currently being investigated by the Vestavia Hills police. A statement posted on Meek’s Instagram read, “Our hearts are shattered to announce that Hudson Meek has gone to be with the Lord tonight. His 16 years on this earth were too short, but he accomplished so much and touched everyone he encountered.