"It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today," Hoonigan said in a statement on Instagram."Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed."
The accident occurred in Utah's Wasatch County and the Sheriff's Office said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on top of him. "He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident," they said in a statement, adding that he was riding in a group but was alone when the accident occurred.
Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. The American also co-founded sportswear company DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video series, which featured him driving on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series racked up millions of views on YouTube.
My condolences 🙏 😢 😞
RIP Ken 🙏😪
WTF NO WAY RIP
This is very sad
Ennustetaanko,että kuolee vai kuoli.
RIP.
Omg
Stunned. RIP Ken.
Rest In Peace,Ken Block.😢💔🌹🇺🇸
RIP. Note to self - don't fuck with any snow based vehicles.
😔🙏🏻✌🏻
Damn 😭
Thats a really sad news to begin the year with.
💔
Great guy, got to know him when he headed Ford's worldwide rallying effort.
Wow
It's because he didn't receive the cocid vaccine. DamarHamlin
Oh no!
2023 coming for everyone
Caused by the jab
nooooo!!!!
😭. Condolences to the family.
Nooo rip Ken.
This is sad, really sad. RIP Ken Block.. 🙏🙏
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 ❤️🩹
Unfortunate occurrence
Legend
Off to a bad start this year...
WTAF
Sad news