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actor Jeremy Renner A source close to the actor told CNN that injuries sustained in a snow plowing accident on New Year’s Day have required two surgeries so far.
“His injuries were extensive,” they said.
Renner was hospitalized in critical condition after being injured in Nevada, his publicist confirmed to CNN on Monday.
“As of today, we can confirm that Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier today,” Sam Mast told CNN in a statement. “His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care.”
Officers responded to a “traumatic injury” in the area of Mount Rose Highway in Reno, according to a news release from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, which previously said the actor was an Academy Award nominee. Lived in society.
The sheriff’s office did not provide details on the extent of Renner’s injuries or what may have caused the crash.
His family is expected to issue a statement on Monday evening, a source close to the actor added.
Deputies coordinated with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and REMSA Health arranged for Renner’s medical transport via maintenance plane to a local area hospital.
Renner, who starred in the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown” and appeared in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films — including the role of Hawkeye — was the only casualty involved in the crash, officials said.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances.
Renner has posted several videos and photos of the snow on his verified social media accounts.
A photo posted on his Instagram account a year ago shows a group of trees in an area with significant snowfall.
“How would you feel if your road was like this??” His title says. “I’m so glad Mother Nature dictates my day!”
In a video posted two weeks ago and featured on his Instagram vacation highlights reels, Renner appears to drive a snow plow with the caption, “Pave new trails and create vacation adventures.”
Another from a week earlier shows snow plowing with the caption “Almost done with sledding hill for kids.”
