According to a statement shared by the local sheriff’s office on Facebook, Block was riding a snowmobile up a steep slope in Wasatch County when the vehicle upended and landed on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Block had been riding with a group in the moments before he passed away, but was alone at the time of the crash, the sheriff’s office said.

The rally driver and YouTuber’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post on Monday by executives at his clothing label Hoonigan Industries.

“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” read the statement shared on the social media platform.

“Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed,” the statement said.

Days before his sudden passing, Block shared a trio of photographs showing a range of vehicles covered in dense snow as he explained how they helped maintain his property and keep his surroundings safe.

“This is how some mornings at my ranch in Utah look this time of year—freshly coated with snow!” Block captioned the December 29 post. “Luckily we have the Ski-doo sleds, @CanAm Mavericks (one on tracks!) and Defender, and the Kubota machinery to dig us out and keep the property maintained.”

Block’s final TikTok post, shared shortly before his death, showed the vehicles at work as a voice off camera was heard saying that the show was “getting deep out there.”

“It’s been DUMPING snow in Park City, Utah this week with more forecasted for the weekend, and we wouldn’t be able to make it out to the ranch without the Ski-Doos and @kubotatractorcorporation machinery to clear the way!” Block wrote in an accompanying caption. “Can’t wait to see how much more powder stacks up over the next few days!”

The video has been viewed more than 4 million times in the hours since Block’s death was announced.

In another TikTok video posted on December 22, Block shared footage of himself riding through the powdery snow on one of his vehicles.

“Last week we got to shred some amazing early-season powder thanks to my good friend and Ski-doo pro rider, Tony Jenkins, [who] invited us up to Island Park, Idaho,” he wrote. “It was my first day on my new ‘23 Ski-Doo Summit X Turbo, and this thing rips! Lots of power up at high elevation, and wheelies all day!”

Block, who co-founded the skate-wear clothing brand DC Shoes, had been a competitive rally driver since 2005.

He was named Rally America’s Rookie of the Year in his inaugural season and went on to scoop rallycross medals at the X Games. He also achieved podium finishes at the World Rallycross Championship.

Throughout his career, he also competed in other high-octane sports, including snowboarding, motocross and skateboarding.

The sportsman achieved immense popularity through his YouTube channel, where he shared multiple videos of himself performing daring stunts in a number of different vehicles. His channel has almost 2 million subscribers.

British former Formula One world champion Jenson Button paid tribute to Block in a Twitter post on Monday, calling the late star “a true visionary.”

“In shock at the passing of Ken Block,” Button wrote. “Such a talent that did so much for our sport. He was a true visionary with his own unique style & infectious smile.

“Our sport lost one of the best today but more importantly a great man. Sending love & hugs to the Block family.”

In a statement shared on Facebook hours after his passing, the American Rally Association called the sports personality a “massive influence.”

“We are gutted to hear the news of the passing of rally icon Ken Block,” read the statement. “He was a massive influence on everything he touched, including the global world of rallying.

“His stewardship within the ARA these past few years was invaluable and he will be forever missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Block family and everyone at Hoonigan.”

Block is survived by his wife, Lucy, and three children.

Update 1/3/23, 10:25 a.m. ET: This article has been updated to add extra information.