Pro rally driver Ken Block, who later grew to become an web sensation together with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his crew Hoonigan Racing stated on Monday. “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan stated in an announcement on Instagram.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.” The accident occurred in Utah’s Wasatch County and the Sheriff’s Office stated that Block was using on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on high of him.

“He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident,” they stated in an announcement, including that he was using in a bunch however was alone when the accident occurred. Having begun his rallying profession in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the Year within the Rally America Championship. He competed within the World Rally Championship and received a number of rallycross medals on the X Games.

The American additionally co-founded sportswear firm DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video collection, which featured him driving on harmful tracks and impediment programs. The collection racked up thousands and thousands of views on YouTube.

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