Former 'Top Gear' star Ken Block has died aged 55.
Top Gear star Ken Block dead at 55
The rally car driving champion - who appeared in two episodes of the BBC motoring show - passed away following a snowmobile accident in Utah, his team, Honnigan Racing Division, confirmed.
They said in a statement: "It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today.
"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, added in a statement: "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."
Ken - who is survived by his wife Lucy, and his three children - starred in a 'Top Gear' segment alongside Jeremy Clarkson when he was challenged to drive a three-wheeled Reliant Robin around a test track, but he rolled the vehicle at the first corner.
He also appeared on screen alongside Jeremy's 'Top Gear' co-host James May, when he partnered alongside him in a Subaru fora a rally stage around Inyokern Airport in California.
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