Rally champion and YouTube star Ken Block died at the age of 55 in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County, Utah, USA. According to reports, the pilot was driving a snowmobile up a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah, when the vehicle overturned and hit him. He was pronounced dead at the scene of his injuries.
A competitive rally driver in series such as Rally America and Global Rallycross, he gained great fame for his ‘Gymkhana’ video series on YouTube. The 10-part series, in which he performed daring running feats, earned him nearly two million subscribers. Block also co-founded the skate apparel brand DC Shoes.
Hoonigan Industries, the clothing company he owns, confirmed the death of its founder in an Instagram statement. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be missed incredibly. Please respect the privacy of the family at this time as they mourn.”
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