Prominent Park City man killed in snowmobile accident

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — A prominent 55-year-old Park City resident died Monday in a snowmobile accident, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office.

In a Facebook post, authorities say Kenneth Block was riding on a steep slope in the Mill Hollow area. His snowmobile got upended and landed on top of him at around 2 p.m.

While he was with a group, Block was riding alone at the time of the incident. Authorities say that he was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries he had suffered in the incident. However, the State 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,” the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office wrote in its Facebook posting of the snowmobile accident.

KSL TV’s Jeremiah Jensen had the opportunity to meet Block in 2019. Block had given Jensen a tour of the Woodward Park City facility.

I had a chance to spend time with Ken in 2019. He was a Park City resident and gave us a tour of the Woodward Park City facility. He was so kind and approachable you’d never know just how famous and accomplished he was. I’m heartbroken for his family and fans. https://t.co/VcGwtnsuNK

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) January 3, 2023

 According to TMZ, Block was an action sports star and a rally car driving champion.

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