Racing Driver Kylie Marie Walton and Co-Driver Janey Lee's Vehicle Burst into Flames — Now Lee's Husband Is Sharing a Health Update

Janey Lee and Kylie Marie Walton
Credit: Kylie Marie Walton/instagram

NEED TO KNOW

• Two race car drivers are recovering after an incident during a live rehearsal left them hospitalized
• Janey Lee became engulfed in flames after her seatbelt jammed while driving with Kylie Marie Walton, Lee’s husband said
• “Thank you everyone for your continued love and support!” Lee said in an update

Professional race car drivers Kylie Marie Walton and Janey Lee are recovering weeks after their vehicle caught fire during a live event, leaving them both seriously injured.

In a joint Instagram post on March 26, Lee’s husband Eric made a video to combat “bad information out there” and confirm that the co-drivers were involved in an accident on Tuesday, March 24, at approximately 11 a.m. while pre-running the San Felipe 250, held near San Felipe, Baja Calif.

“The car caught fire under Janey’s seat, but her seatbelt was not released,” he said, beginning to break down and cry. “At that point, she was fully engulfed in flames.”

He added that “Kylie saved Janey’s life” by helping her release the seatbelt despite the chaotic circumstances.

Eric also credited the ladies’ helmets, gloves and other protective gear for preventing the situation from being worse than what it was. Still, Lee suffered “extensive” burns to her legs, as well as burns to her shoulders, “that will also require some grafting.”

“She’s a trooper, and she’s in good spirits,” Eric said of his wife.

Walton also suffered burns to her hands, he said in the video. “The girls are tough,” he continued. “They really are.”

Becoming emotional once again, Eric then thanked everyone present for “getting the girls outta there quickly.”

His video was one of nearly a dozen updates that he, Lee and Walton have shared.

On April 9, Road 2 Recovery, a non-profit that raises money for professionally licensed athletes after they sustain a career-ending injury, said in an Instagram update: “Both [Lee and Walton] are facing a long and challenging recovery from their burn injuries, requiring ongoing medical care, patience, and resilience.”