The rally champion and YouTube star, 55, died in a tragic accident near his Utah ranch
January 3, 2023
LThe announcement came from the Hoonigans nstagram account, his team: Ken Block, 55, died in a snowmobile accident on the snow in Park City, Utah: “It is with our deepest regret that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away today in a snowmobile accident. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be greatly missed. Please respect the privacy of the family at this time as they mourn.”
Block wasn’t just a racer and TV personality: After co-founding the successful skate shoe company DC Shoes, he decided to try rally racing. Inspired by his friend Travis Pastrana, he won at the X Games and participating in five different rally series over the next two decades. At the same time, he was appearing on TV shows such as Top Gear and Stunt Junkies.
His Gymkhana videos, with his evolutions made with extraordinary car control, have left their mark on the automotive culture,.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Block, and their three children.
The dynamics of the accident
LThe Wasatch County (Utah) Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that the 911 call center received a call around 2 p.m. reporting a snowmobile accident: “The driver, Kenneth Block , 55, of Park City, Utah, was riding a snowmobile up a steep incline when the vehicle flipped over, landing on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. group but, when the accident occurred, he was alone”.
