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"It's with our deepest regrets that we can
confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident
today," Hoonigan said in a statement 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 said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the
snowmobile upended and landed on top of him.
"He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained
in the accident," they said in a statement, adding that he was
riding in a group but was alone when the accident occurred.
Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie
of the Year in the Rally America Championship. He competed in
the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals
at the X Games.
The American also co-founded sportswear company DC Shoes and
produced the Gymkhana video series, which featured him driving
on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series racked up
millions of views on YouTube.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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