Rally Car Driving Star Ken Block Dies in Snowmobile Crash at Age 55

Ken Block died Monday after a snowmobile crash in Utah.

Block died at the scene from his injuries, according to the sheriff's office. He was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when it crashed and hit him. At the time of the accident, he was alone and riding with a group.

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BREAKING: Professional race car driver Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident. pic.twitter.com/QIdAnUm0Sz

Block was a member of the Monster World Rally Team. He competed in a number of action sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding and motocross.

Ken was an icon. The Hoonigan Racing Division said in a statement that a father and husband were also important. He will be greatly missed.

In 60 starts, Block won 16 and went to the podium 28 times. Block was one of only a few Americans to score points in the world rally championship.

Block amassed millions of followers and subscribers on multiple social media platforms. He is promoting the company's electric cars.

Lia is a rally car driver and competed in her first race at the age of 11.