SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT LEADS TO DEATH FOR KEN BLOCK

"Ken was a pioneer, an icon, and a visionary. And last but not least, a husband and father. Extremely, he will be missed.

The incident happened in Wasatch County, Utah, and according to the Sheriff's Office, Block was travelling on a steep incline when the snowmobile overturned and fell on top of him.

He was riding alone but in a group when the accident happened, they added, and "he was pronounced deceased at the spot from injuries incurred in the accident."

Block started his rallying career in 2005 and won the Rally America Championship's Rookie of the Year award. He participated in the World Rally Championship and took home multiple medals for rallycross at the X Games.

The American created the Gymkhana film series, in which he drove over perilous roads and obstacle courses, as well as the athletic apparel firm DC Shoes. On YouTube, the series received millions of views. (Rohith Nair reports.)