Jeremy Renner in “critical but stable” condition after “weather related” accident
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Actor Jeremy Renner has had two surgeries at a Nevada hospital after suffering serious injuries in a snow plow accident.
The Hurt Locker star is reportedly “conscious, stable and speaking” and has had surgery as part of his “long road to recovery,” according to the Extra.
Renner was ruled to be in critical but stable condition following the weekend’s Nevada snowplow accident.
“We can confirm that Jeremy suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and underwent surgery today (January 2),” Renner’s family said in a statement. “He has returned from surgery and is in critical but stable condition in intensive care.”
New details emerge as TMZ reports that about a quarter mile from his home in Nevada, Renner plowed the road to get his family out after a snow storm on New Year’s Eve.
The plow, a snow groomer, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs despite numerous safety precautions, resulting in major blood loss, a neighbor said, according to the outlet.
Another neighbor, a doctor, put a tourniquet on Mr. Renner’s legs until paramedics arrived. Police arrived at the scene around 8pm on Sunday night and confiscated the snowcat, which the actor has been using on social media.
In their statement, Renner’s family thanked the “Carano and Murdock families”.
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People convicted of making jokes about accidents
While the majority of fans have expressed their concern for Renner and sent him prayers and congratulations, there have been a select few who have chosen to joke about his accident instead.
Others have come to the actor’s defense and condemned those who found humor in the situation.
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The video shows Jeremy Renner being flown to the hospital
Jeremy Renner, 51, was flown to hospital by emergency crews after his snow plow accident. Footage of the trip has since surfaced online.
Video provided to TMZ shows the helicopter taking off from the road near his Tahoe home, where the accident occurred, on Sunday (January 1).
The incident is currently under investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team.
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Who are the Carano and Murdock families?
In a statement issued by Jeremy Renner’s family after the actor’s incident, she thanked the “incredible” doctors and nurses caring for him, as well as the Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the Washoe County Sheriff and Mayor of Reno City, Hillary Schieve.
In their message, they also thanked “the Carano and Murdock families.”
While there were no further explanations as to who the Carano and Murdock families are, previous reports said that after the accident, Renner received immediate help from two of his neighbors, one of whom is a doctor.
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Jeremy Renner’s family say they are “overwhelmed” by the “outpouring of love and support”.
Jeremy Renner’s family on Monday (January 2) issued their first statement since the actor’s accident.
In it, they confirmed that the Marvel star “suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and underwent surgery.”
They also told fans that he has returned from surgery and remains in critical but stable condition in intensive care.
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Treat Williams: “I Plow Myself Too”
Chesapeake Shores star Treat Williams is among celebrities to wish Renner well after the incident.
“Thoughts for Jeremy Renner and his family today,” he wrote on Twitter. “I plow myself too. Get well soon.”
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James Gunn says his “heart is with” Jeremy Renner
DC Studios’ newly appointed co-CEO has wished Renner well following the actor’s accident.
Other celebrities sending their prayers to Renner include Josh Gad, EastEnders star Danny Hatchard and The Terminator actor Robert Patrick.
Here you can see all the celebrities who have posted about Renner’s accident.
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Does Jeremy Renner have children?
The actor is father to daughter Ava Berlin Renner, born in 2013, with ex-wife Sonni Pacheco.
In 2022, Renner celebrated Ava’s ninth birthday with a post on Instagram, calling himself a “proud dad”.
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At the time of the accident, parts of western Nevada were covered in snow
As reported by the National Weather Service in Reno, between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the area received six to 12 inches of snow at elevations below 5,000 feet and up to 18 inches at higher elevations.
Jeremy Renner’s accident happened on New Year’s Day (January 1).
Snowstorms have hit the US, killing more than 60 people in eight states due to weather-related incidents.
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Jeremy Renner was the only person involved in the accident
The Wahoe County Sheriff’s Office has previously confirmed that Renner was the only person involved in the accident.
The sherif’s office did not provide details of the incident but said its major accident investigation team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
However, reports have surfaced that Renner was using his personal snowplow to clear a path for his family after heavy snowfall when the snow groomer ran over one of his legs. This resulted in a large amount of blood loss, a neighbor told TMZ.
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Snowstorms hit the US over the New Year’s weekend
Jeremy Renner was reportedly injured on New Year’s Day while using his personal snow plow to clear a path for his family to get out after a severe storm.
A deadly snowstorm has claimed the lives of more than 60 people in weather-related incidents in the United States. It was one of the coldest Christmases in living memory.
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