Rally driver, revealed on Monday that he had a ‘sketchy and snowy drive’ before his fatal snowmobile crash.
Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident at his ranch in Utah
Ken posted pictures of snowmobiles covered in “sketchy snow” on his Instagram story before the crash on Monday.
“Sketchy and snowy drive with some great snowboard entertainment,” he wrote.
“There’s a canamoffroad X3 under there somewhere,” he continued.
Not deterred by the weather, he posted a photo of a row of parked snowmobiles with the caption: “Hell yeah!”
Block’s devastated team, Honnigan Racing Division, shared the news of his death today saying, “he will be incredibly missed”.
“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today.” read 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.”
“Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve.”
The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, which responded to the crash, issued a statement shortly after.
“On January 2, 2023 at approximately 2pm, the Wasatch County 911 Center received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area,”
“Search and Rescue, along with law enforcement from Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Utah State Parks and the US Forest Service responded.
“The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on top of him.
“He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident.
“Mr Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred. The State Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.
“We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected. We thank all of our first responders for their continued service.”
Following the tragic death of legendary rally driver, tributes have begun to pour in.
Karen Salvaggio, a rally driver, tweeted: “Can’t believe you are gone. In a blink of an eye. A legend, a father and husband. Will miss you so much”.
Takamoto Katsuta, a Red Bull driver, also wrote: “I can’t believe today’s news. Big respect what you have done for the Motorsports around world. Rest In Peace Ken.”
