Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a “weather-related incident” on New Year’s Day, his publicist confirmed.
The Marvel actor underwent surgery on Monday and is in critical but stable condition in an intensive care unit, according to a statement provided to multiple US outlets.
Reina was airlifted to the hospital after the incident. This happened while he was “plowing the snow” Nevada.
The 51-year-old’s family is grateful for the “excellent doctors and nurses who looked after him,” the statement said, adding: “They are also very grateful and grateful for the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”
entertainment news site TMZ said Renner had been clearing the road a quarter mile or so from his home near Lake Tahoe to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.
According to a neighbor, the plow, known as the Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, causing massive blood loss.
winter storm Thousands of homes were without power and hundreds of roads were closed in parts of northern California and neighboring Nevada.
Last month, the two-time Oscar nominated actor posted a video of himself drifting through the snow in a 4×4, with the caption: “Monday morning winter preparations couldn’t be more fun!! #reno # Tahoe.”
Renner is best known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He’s also been in films like The Hurt Locker, American Hustle and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
He currently stars in the Paramount+ series The Mayor of Kingston.