American actor Jeremy Renner was the victim of a serious incident last Sunday (January 1) when he was clearing snow from the grounds of his Nevada home after a storm left a significant amount of snow in the area.
As reported by TMZ, the actor reportedly suffered serious leg and chest injuries when one of his heavy snow removal vehicles ran over him for reasons still unknown to authorities at the time of writing.
UPDATE: Jeremy Renner underwent surgery Monday. We have the latest on his current condition. https://t.co/vndohbRtfm
— TMZ (@TMZ) January 3, 2023
Renner was airlifted by helicopter and is in intensive care, where he reportedly underwent two surgeries to treat his injuries.
The actor’s family released a statement Monday, reported by CNN, thanking fire and rescue services, medical personnel and fans for the support received since the horrific accident.
Jeremy Renner is recovering from surgery after suffering “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” in a New Year’s Day snow plowing accident in Nevadahttps://t.co/bNQEYZbMY5
— CNN (@CNN) January 3, 2023
The Washoe County Sheriff said his Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances of the incident.