Ken Block is a beloved rally driver and pioneer of extreme sports. Block, known for his high-octane stunts and precision driving skills, died in a tragic snowmobile accident on January 2, 2023.
According to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Block was crushed by his snowmobile in an accident and passed away there and then.
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At about 2:00 pm, Block was riding on a steep hill in the Mill Hollow region west of Woodland, Utah, when his snowmobile “upended, falling on top of him,” according to authorities. Block was traveling with a group but was alone when the event occurred. He was declared dead at the site.
The Hooligan Racing Division announced Block’s death in Utah on Tuesday (AEDT). Block had just returned from a family vacation in the snow, which he documented on Instagram.
Born in 1967 in Long Beach, California, Block was introduced to motorsports at a young age and quickly developed a passion for racing. He began his career in rallycross and gymkhana events; by 2009, he was a full-time professional rally driver.
In addition to his racing career, Block was also an entrepreneur and co-founder of Hoonigan Industries, a clothing and lifestyle brand for motorsports enthusiasts.
Block’s untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the motorsports community, and his friends and fans are devastated by the news. All those who knew him will mourn him dearly, and his contribution to extreme sports will never be forgotten.
