Jay Leno seems to be going through a period of bad luck lately. After suffering second-degree burns in a garage fire in November, the comedian had a new accident with a vintage motorcycle, leading to a few injuries.
Thankfully, the 72-year-old celebrity is recovering well and still plans on performing this weekend in Las Vegas.
Leno first talked about his motorcycle accident during an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The incident took place Jan. 17, as he was testing a vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle.
During the test drive, he noticed a smell of gasoline, which prompted him to check for leaks.
“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 said. “So, you know, I didn’t see it until it was too late. It just clotheslined me and, boom, knocked me off the bike.”
As a result of the fall, the comedian suffered a broken collar bone, two broken ribs and two cracked kneecaps. While those injuries sound serious---and painful---Leno assured everyone he is OK now. He also confirmed he will be working this weekend doing his stand-up shows in Las Vegas as planned.
The comedian didn’t openly discuss his motorcycle accident prior to this interview because of the massive amount of media coverage of his recent burns.
Abby Andrews