Jay Leno Broke His Collarbone, Ribs and Kneecaps in Motorcycle Accident 2 Months After Hospitalization for Burns

27.01.2023 - 18:33 / usmagazine.com

On the mend — again. Jay Leno was involved in a scary motorcycle accident shortly after being hospitalized for severe burns.

The comedian, 72, revealed in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal published on Thursday, January 26, that he “got knocked off” of his motorbike earlier this month. “I’ve got a broken collarbone. I’ve got two broken ribs. I’ve got two cracked kneecaps,” Leno said. “But I’m OK!”

The accident took place on January 17 when the former Tonight Show host was working on a vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle. While testing out the vehicle, he noticed the smell of gas.

“So I turned down a side street and cut through a parking lot, and unbeknownst to me, some guy had a wire strung across the parking lot but with no flag hanging from it,” Leno explained. “So, you know, I didn’t see it until it was too late. It just clothesline me and, boom, knocked me off the bike. The bike kept going, and you know how that works out.”

The New York native is gearing up to take the Encore Theater stage at Wynn Las Vegas in March. He told the local outlet that he kept his recent injuries under the radar due to overwhelming attention in the wake of his November 2022 hospitalization.

Leno suffered severe burns on his face and body while working on a 1907 White Steam Car in his Los Angeles garage last fall. After a gasoline fire erupted, the Emmy winner was brought to Grossman Burn Center for treatment. During his 10-day hospital stay, Leno underwent a skin grafting procedure and several other surgeries.

“Jay would like to let everyone know how thankful he is for the care he received, and is very appreciative of all of the well wishes. He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a