American motorsport legend Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident.
The year 2023 begins with tragic news for motorists: one of the most famous racers in the world, American Ken Block, has died in a snowmobile accident.
As we read on Motorsport.com, the information about the death of Ken Block was provided by the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office in Utah. The official statement says that the 55-year-old American had an accident while riding a snowmobile and died on the spot.
The police and services find out the exact circumstances of the accident. At the moment, it is known that rescuers received a call around 14:00 local time on January 2, 2023. We know that Ken Block was riding a scooter up a steep hill. The car jumped over bumps and crushed the driver on landing. He died instantly, the injuries were too extensive to save the driver.
Farewell to the master
The news of Block’s death was confirmed by the Hoonigan Racing Division, a team founded by the sportsman and businessman: “It is with deep regret that we can confirm that Ken Block died today in a snowmobile accident. Ken was a visionary, trailblazer and icon. And, above all, a father and a husband. He will be greatly missed. Please respect the privacy of the bereaved family.”
drift king
Ken Block competed in rally and rallycross. He competed in the US and then around the world in 25 WRC events. World fame brought him a series of films “Jimkhana”. These are spectacular races in the style of drifting and rallying through the cities of the United States. The last gymnasium was in Las Vegas, Ken Block switched to an electric Audi.
Ken Block has three children and is survived by his wife.
Source: Wprost
