Ken Block Passes Away In A Snowmobile Accident

Pro Rally driver, action sports legend and DC Shoes co-founder, Kenneth Paul Block or more famously known as Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah, USA. He was a decorated rally driver and created the famous ‘Gymkhana’ video series along with participating in a variety of winter sports like snowboarding, driving ATVs and so on. He had a partnership with Audi, creating stunt videos with electric Audi cars, and Porsche race cars as well.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office in Utah, USA, released the following statement on Ken Block’s death.

“On January 2, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wasatch County 911 Centre received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area. Search and Rescue, along with law enforcement from Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Utah State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service responded. The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him. He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident. Mr. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred.”

Ken Block’s company and automobile lifestyle brand, Hoonigan, released a statement on his death as well. 

"It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today. "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and a husband." 

Ken Block was 55 years and is survived by his wife, Lucy, and his three daughters.