Professional rally driver Ken Blockwho later became an internet sensation with his outrageous stunts behind the wheel, Died at age 55 after snowmobile accidenthis team Hoonigan Racing reported Monday.
“It is with great regret that we can confirm that Ken Block has died today in a snowmobile accident.Hoonigan said in a statement on Instagram.
“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And above all, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”
The accident occurred in Utah’s Wasatch County and the Sheriff’s Office said Block He was driving down a steep incline when the snowmobile tipped over and fell on top of him.
“He was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the accident.“, they said in a statement, where they added that he was in a group but was alone when the accident happened.
Beginning his rally 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.
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The American also founded the sportswear company DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video series, in which he appeared driving on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
Source: La Verdad
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