What Happened To Gabe Rygaard Of Rygaard Logging? Obituary And Death Cause Of Ax Men Cast

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Gabe Rygaard was a reality T.V. star best known for his role in the History channel’s T.V. series “Ax Men.” Unfortunately, Gabe died in a fatal car accident.

Rygaard first appeared on “Ax Men” in its second season in 2008 and remained on the show until his death. After his father decided to retire, Rygaard took over the chair at Rygaard Logging that same year.

What Happened To Gabe Rygaard Of Rygaard Logging?

Gabe Rygaard, a reality T.V. star, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101, a quarter-mile east of Laird Road, west of Port Angeles, at 9:22 a.m.

Craig, his father, confirmed his son died in the crash. According to Clallam Fire District No. 2, Assistant Chief Dan Huff, the driver of a Ford Bronco, died at Olympic Medical Center due to injuries sustained in the crash.

Huff said that seven people in three vehicles were injured in the crash. The others received minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

Gabe was later identified as the Bronco’s driver by the State Patrol. According to the State Patrol, Gabe’s1995 Ford Bronco was traveling east in the second lane of U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 243, behind a black Chevrolet Tahoe.

The report said that the Tahoe began to slow down, and his Bronco veered to the left and collided with the back of the Tahoe.

The Bronco spun out and collided with a Dodge Ram van traveling west in the opposing lane. Rygaard was not wearing a seat belt.

According to Huff, eleven personnel from District 2 were dispatched, along with an engine, two ambulances, and a command vehicle. Highway 101 was closed until around 3 p.m., and traffic was detoured near Laird Road.

Obituary Of Gabe Rygaard And Death Cause Ax Men Cast

Gabe Rygaard, a former “Ax Men” star, was killed on Friday in a car accident involving three automobiles outside of Port Angeles, Washington.

A memorial service was held for Gabe Rygaard at King’s Way Foursquare Church in Sequim, with approximately 300 people attending to pay their respects to the reality star.

Over the weekend, his wife Katy posted on Facebook, ‘Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my husband and father to my children.’ This was the most challenging thing I had ever done.

‘Gabe was a rock for us. I’m still struggling to get words out of my mouth, so I’ll type this. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from our community. People have inquired about what we require.

‘All of us would appreciate a lot of prayers.’ That is what will carry us through. Thank you, and best wishes to everyone. Katy.’ His wife later shared a photo of her husband on a construction site.

When Did Gabe Rygaard Die? What Year Was It?

Gabe Rygaard passed away on September 16, 2016, at 45. He was the third Ax Men cast member to die in the last ten years.

Jimmy Smith died from cancer in 2012, and William Colantuono died in a helicopter crash a year later.

The reality T.V. star joined the show in the second season, taking over his father’s logging company, Rygaard Logging.

Rygaard appeared on the show until its ninth and final season, which aired in 2016.

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