Ken Block has been killed in a tragic accident after being crushed by a snowmobile.
The adored pro rally driver died at the age of 55 on Monday and his company, Hoonigan Industries, confirmed the sad news on Instagram.
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"It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today," it read.
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"Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.
"Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve and direct all inquiries to Travis Clarke / tclarke@teamwass.com."
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Wasatch County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that he had been riding his snowmobile on a steep slope when it upended and landed on top of him.
Hoonigan Industries shared the sad news of Ken's death
He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
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"We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected," the Sherriff's department added.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKen is survived by his wife and three children
Ken - who also founded DC shoes - was a five-time X Games medalist in RallyCross. He had a keen following on YouTube where he would post videos of his stunts on the Hoonigan channel.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy, and their three children.
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