After a huge winter blizzard, the actor was attempting to clear roads for his neighbors. When he was struck by a 14,330-pound (6,500-kilogram) snowplow that began rolling on its own and ran him over.
After being gravely injured by a snowplow, the Marvel actor Jeremy Renner acknowledged his followers on social media.
Renner posted an Instagram photo from his hospital bed with the caption, “Thank you for your warm sentiments. I am currently too confused to type. But I send you all my love.”
The tweet was published as local sheriffs provided an update on their investigation into the New Year’s Day event.
Officials emphasized that they do not believe the 51-year-old was drunk and that the incident was a tragic accident.
Sheriff Darin Balaam stated that Renner was being a “good neighbor” at the time of the event by helping to clear roadways in his Reno. Nevada community that had become flooded during a severe winter storm.
According to him, the actor realized his vehicle was stuck in the snow. So he went to retrieve his 14,330-pound (6,500-kilogram) “PistenBully” plow to pull it out.
Jeremy Renner thanks followers on Twitter
Mr. Balaam stated, “After successfully towing his vehicle, Mr. Renner exited the PistenBully to chat with a family member.”
“At this point, the object began to roll. To halt it, he attempted to return to the driver’s seat. But the PistenBully ran him over.
“According to an eyewitness, Renner entered the vehicle. And was not seen again until it came to rest in a pile of snow at the bottom of his driveway.”
Mr. Balaam stated that the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office had seized the plow. And was currently analyzing it to rule out mechanical failure – a “typical aspect of a large inquiry.”
On New Year’s Eve, a winter storm struck the Reno region. Knocking out power to thousands of households and closing hundreds of roads in northern California and sections of neighboring Nevada.
Renner, who has been nominated for two Academy Awards, is well-known for his role. As Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Alongside Tom Cruise, he has appeared in films such as The Hurt Locker, American Hustle. And Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
Renner currently stars in the Paramount+ series The Mayor of Kingstown.
“Hard as nails”
Among those who have posted online messages of support for the actor are his Marvel co-stars.
Chris Hemsworth, who portrays Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, wrote, “Speedy recovery friend. Chris Evans, the actor who portrays Captain America, remarked, “Tough as nails. Love you buddy.”
Mark Ruffalo, who portrays the Hulk, begged his followers to “send healing goodness his way,” while Chris Pratt. Who portrays Peter Quill in the Guardians Of The Galaxy franchise, added, “Continued prayers your way, brutha.”
The vision was portrayed by British actor Paul Bettany, who wrote, “Love you, pal. Sending you healing and love.”
The Marvel directors Taika Waititi and the Russo brothers also expressed their best wishes for Renner.
