Extreme Sports Legend Ken Block, 55, Killed in Snowmobile Accident

• Ken Block died after a snowmobile accident in Utah, as confirmed by Hoonigan.

• Block leaves behind a wife and three children.

• Block forever changed car culture.

Racer, Gymkhana superstar, and extreme sports legend Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident on Monday, January 2, 2023. This has been confirmed by a post on his social media, below. Block was riding a snowmobile with a pack of friends in Utah, though he was apparently alone when the accident occurred.

To say that Block’s legacy will be felt for decades would be a disservice to his body of work. From his time in a rally car to creating the wildly successful Gymkhana series, Block’s impact on the automotive world and car culture is immeasurable. While Block put cars in the spotlight, his impact might only be more felt in the extreme sports world, where he co-founded DC shoes. Block leaves behind a wife, Lucy, and three children. He will be missed.

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