Rally team Hoonigan Racing Division has confirmed that their racer, 55-year-old Ken Block, has died after a tragic snowmobile accident in Utah.
"It is with the deepest regret that we can confirm that Ken Block died today in a snowmobile accident", they began with a note on Instagram.
"Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be sorely missed. Please respect the family's privacy during this time of grieving," they continued.
The Wasatcha County Sheriff's Office, which was present at the scene of the accident, soon issued a statement:
"2.1. 2023 at approximately 14 p.m., XNUMX received a call about a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area. Emergency responders, along with police officers and the US Forest Service, responded.
The driver, Kenneth Block, a 55-year-old man, was driving the snowmobile down a steep slope when it overturned and landed on top of him. He died at the scene of the accident as a result of his injuries.
Mr. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident happened. The official cause of death will be determined by the state medical examiner.”
Block left behind his wife, Lucy, and three children. The trail he left in the rally, the DC Shoes brand, and of course the gymkhana video series will always remain behind him.
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