Lee Johnston (Image: Presseye) × Group 28 Want all the latest Sports news direct to your inbox? Share your email for the biggest headlines, transfer news and more Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Lee Johnston has issued his first public statement since suffering serious injuries following a crash at this month's North West 200. The Fermanagh rider was airlifted to hospital after crashing at the Church Corner section of the Triangle course during a practice session on Thursday, May 11. The 33-year-old's family later revealed Johnston was facing a "slow road to recovery" after sustaining injuries including a broken femur, broken shoulder, a break in the foot and face, a number of broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Read more: NI rider facing 'slow road to recovery' as NW200 injuries are confirmed He also received a blood transfusion on a
golf course beside the North West 200 circuit before being taken to hospital. Johnston issued a statement on his
Social Media on Saturday, thanking everyone who helped 'save my life'. He said: "Feeling a long way from this point right now but now that I am actually able to txt I wanted to write a post to thank everyone that has got my ass to this point and saved my life. "Firstly to the medical staff at the track and the @airambulance_ni for what they did before getting me to the hospital, to all the surgeons that spent 10 hours on me once I arrived, all the nurses in the Royal for their unbelievable care and most of all my family/team for what they have done and continue to do for me this is going to be a long road and without them I would be lost both mentally and physically. "Also thanks for all the kind messages from
Friends and fans it means so much. "Thanks Lee." Read More Related Articles BSB riders rally behind Lee Johnston with Donington Park gesture Read More Related Articles Lee Johnston facing 'slow road to recovery' as North West 200 injuries are confirmed There has been an outpouring of support for Johnston following his crash at the North West. A number of riders at last week's
British Superbike round at Donington Park displayed stickers with the number 13 on them - the number Johnston races under. Close friend and Northern
Ireland footballer Stuart Dallas also said on social media: " With you every step of the way."
Australian rider Josh Brookes added: " Heal fast mate." Veteran
Northern Ireland rider Jeremy McWilliams also posted three heart emojis in support of the 33-year-old. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow BelfastLive
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