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6:59 PM PT — According to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Block was using a snowmobile at round 2 PM on a steep slope when the car instantly upended and landed on prime of him.
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Officials say he was pronounced lifeless on scene resulting from accidents he suffered throughout the accident.
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“Mr. Block was using with a bunch however was alone when the accident occurred,” the sheriff’s workplace stated in an announcement. “We are saddened to listen to of the lack of Kenneth and our hearts are along with his household and associates so deeply affected.”
Ken Block, rally automotive driving champion, motion sports activities star, and DC Shoes co-founder is lifeless on the age of 55 following a snowmobile accident in Utah, TMZ Sports has realized.
Details surrounding the accident will not be but clear. Block’s group, Hoonigan, launched an announcement on the tragedy … saying, “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most significantly, a father and husband.”
“He shall be extremely missed.”
Block was in Utah snowmobiling … and posted footage on Instagram earlier Monday morning.
Of course, Ken was one of the vital well-known Rally automotive drivers on the planet … the place he competed because the mid-2000s, ending on the rostrum dozens of occasions.
But, Block did not simply drive rally automobiles … he additionally competed in motocross and skateboarding, amongst different motion sports activities. He was additionally a aggressive snowboarder.
Over the years, Block turned a giant star on social media, amassing tens of millions of followers and subscribers on-line.
Ken additionally left his mark within the skating vogue world. Block, together with enterprise accomplice Damon Way, based the model DC Shoes in 1994.
Ken is survived by his spouse Lucy and three kids. Block’s 16-year-old daughter Lia can be a driver.
Rest in peace.
Originally Published — 6:14 PM PT