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Actor Jeremy Renner is hospitalized in critical condition after being injured in a weather-related snowplow incident in Nevada, his publicist confirmed to CNN.
“At this time, we can confirm that Jeremy is in a critical but stable condition,” Sam Mast told CNN in a statement. “His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care.” increase.”
Officers responded to a “trauma” in the Mount Rose Highway area of Reno, according to a news release from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. lived in the community.
The sheriff’s office did not provide details about the extent of Renner’s injuries or the cause of the accident.
Late Monday, a source close to the actor told CNN that Renner has so far required two surgeries to address injuries sustained in a New Year’s Day accident.
“His injuries are extensive,” they said.
His family is expected to release a statement Monday night, the source added.
Coordination with the Truckee Meadows Fire District and REMSA Health has arranged for Renner’s medical transport to a local hospital via Care Flight, the release said.
Only Renner, who has appeared in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown and has appeared in several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, including the role of Hawkeye, was involved in the accident, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Serious Accident Investigation Team is investigating the situation.
Renner has shared multiple videos and photos showing him in snow conditions on his verified social media accounts.
A year-old photo posted to his Instagram account shows a cluster of trees in an area with a lot of snow.
“How would you feel if your driveway looked like this??” he wrote in his caption. “I’m so happy that Mother Nature decided my day!”
In one video posted two weeks ago and featured in his Instagram holiday highlights reel, Renner appears to be driving a snowplow with the caption.
Another photo from a week ago shows the snow being plowed with the caption “Children’s sled slide almost completed.”