Skateboarding icon Nyjah Huston has revealed he suffered serious injuries in his second major accident in recent months.
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The American skateboard star shared on Thursday that he sustained a fractured jaw, fractured cheekbone, and a lacerated kidney in the latest setback.
Huston posted a photo from a hospital bed on social media, followed by several images documenting his recovery.
Nyjah Huston Opens up After Suffering Serious Injuries
In an Instagram statement, Huston revealed that the accident left him unconscious and reflected on why he continues to push himself despite the risks that come with skateboarding.
"Was the plan to not end up back here for some time but here we are," he said.
"I'm sure there's tons of people see this happen again and think 'damn this dudes an idiot and never learns his lesson' or the classic 'Told ya you shoulda started wearing a helmet.'"
"Those are the people that don't understand the minds of us skateboarders and how dedicated we can be. We don't put ourselves thru the torture and pain for money or to prove anything. We do it because it fuels our daily life."
Huston went on to describe skateboarding as more than just a sport.
He said it is a lifestyle that makes him feel "the most alive" and "accepted."
Despite the severity of the injuries, the 31-year-old insisted he has no regrets about the decision that led to the accident.
According to Huston, "nothing beats life on the board."
He ended his message on a defiant note, writing: "Back at em soon. We keep pushing. We keep sending."
