Rally driver and Hoonigan Industries co-founder Ken Block, who was featured in racing games including Dirt and Forza, died at 55 after a snowmobile accident.
The news was confirmed by Hoonigan Industries itself via a statement on social media. The statement reads, “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly a father and a husband. He will be incredibly missed. Please respect the family’s privacy at this time while they grieve.”
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