Ken Block dead: Star rally driver and business founder, 55, killed suddenly in snowmobile crash – 7NEWS

Rally icon Ken Block has been killed within a snowmobile crash aged 55.

Block’s death in Utah was confirmed by his move team, the Hoonigan Racing Division, on Tuesday (AEDT).

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“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today, ” a statement posted to Instagram read.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And, most importantly, the father plus husband.

“He will be incredibly missed.

“Please respect the particular family’s privacy at this time while they grieve. ”

In addition to his storied rally career, the American was also one of the co-founder of DC Shoes.

He had since sold share in DC Shoes, which has become a worldwide staple, and shifted his focus to Hoonigan Industries, where he was the co-owner – also known as the ‘Head Hoonigan Within Charge’.

Obstruct died at the scene after being crushed by his snowmobile following a crash, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office.

“On January 2, 2023 at approximately 2pm, the particular Wasatch Region 911 Center received a call reporting a yamaha accident in the Mill Hollow area, ” the statement begun.

“Search and Rescue, along with law enforcement from Wasatch State Sheriff’s Workplace, Utah State Parks and the U. S. Forest Service responded.

“The driver, Kenneth Stop, 55-year-old male out associated with Park City, Utah, has been riding the snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him. He was pronounced deceased in the scene through injuries sustained in the accident.

“Mr Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred.

“The State Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.

“We are saddened in order to hear from the loss of Kenneth plus our hearts are along with his family and friends so deeply affected. We thank all of our first responders for their continued service. ”

Block is survived by their wife Lucy, their 16-year-old daughter Lia and two younger children.

Block had only recently already been on family holidays within the snow, where he shared family members photos on Instagram.

“Merry Christmas from the Blocks, from Baldface Lodge! ” he wrote, just five days ago.

“From the amazing snow, to the incredible hospitality of Jeff Pensiero and his family, to watching Jamie Lynn scale the rafters to install the celebrity on the tree, to watching my kids get better and better at shredding… it was an epic holiday trip.

“Hope you all had a great holiday! ”

Hours before his death, Block out promoted the final episode of a series tracking Lia’s rebuild of a 1985 Audi Quattro.

Other recent posts showed Prevent riding snowmobiles in Idaho.

“It has been my first day upon my new 2023 Ski-Doo Summit X Turbo, plus this thing rips! ” he published.

“Lots associated with power up at high elevation, and wheelies almost all day. ”

Obstruct competed in X Games rally events before transitioning towards the elite World Rally Championship plus World Rallycross Championship.

He became the global sensation when he began his Gymkhana series of videos capturing daring rally drives around the streets of San Francisco, airports and more.

He also appeared several times on popular car show Top Gear.

Over his career, Block had furthermore competed in other action sports like skateboarding, snowboarding and motocross.

Australian Supercars team Tickford Racing joined the motorsport world in mourning Block.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the particular passing of Ken Block, a peerless ambassador for motorsport plus friend associated with fellow racers the world over, ” Tickford said.

“Epic driver, ultimate car guy, true legend. We extend our own deepest condolences to their friends and family. ”