This Photo Does Not Show Ken Block’s Snowmobile After Fatal Accident

Misbar investigated the circulating photo and found the claim to be misleading.

After conducting a thorough reverse image search, Misbar’s team found the photo making the rounds to be outdated and unrelated to Ken Block’s fatal accident.

A Fatal Snowmobile Crash

On March 4, 2022, the photo was first published in a New York State Police press release about a snowmobile crash.

The New York State Police were called to a snowmobile collision on Rector Road (Trail C5B) in the Town of Montague, Lewis County. 

The police's investigation revealed that a 2016 Polaris snowmobile operated by Charles C. Eldred Jr was traveling eastbound and a 2012 Polaris snowmobile operated by Nicholas J. Klym was traveling westbound when they collided head-on.

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Ken Block Died in a Snowmobile Accident

Ken Block, an American motorsport legend and YouTuber, died in a snowmobile accident in Utah at the age of 55. 

According to the local sheriff's office, Block was riding a snowmobile up a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah, when the vehicle overturned and landed on top of him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Who Is Ken Block?

Ken Block is an American racing legend and a YouTuber.

Block is also a co-founder of the skatewear clothing company DC Shoes.

Since 2005, Block has been a competitive rally driver, winning Rally America's Rookie of the Year in his first season and going on to win rallycross medals at the X Games and podium finishes at the World Rallycross Championship.

He also participated in other extreme sports such as motocross, skateboarding, and snowboarding.

Block had a YouTube channel, where millions of people watched him navigate dangerous tracks and obstacle courses in a variety of vehicles.

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