Jeremy Renner: Find out all about the ‘Avengers’ actor’s accident

Actor Jeremy Renner, 51, known for playing Hawkeye in “The Avengers”, is admitted to the intensive care unit at a hospital in Nevada, United States, after suffering an accident on New Year’s Day. He underwent two surgeries on Monday (2) and remains in critical but stable condition.
A rep for Renner said the family is in the hospital with the actor and he is receiving excellent care. Family members thanked firefighters, rescuers, doctors, nurses who cared for the star and fans for their love and support.

Accident

Renner was trying to clear a path with a snowplow at his home in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, an area heavily affected by the blizzard, when he stopped what he was doing to help a motorist with a stranded car. But he was run over by the machine, according to Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. “He was helping someone stuck in the snow. He’s always helping others,” she said.

weather conditions

At the turn of the year, the area of ​​the Lake Taho Basin where Renner experienced a blizzard that left 35,000 homes without power. At least 60 people have died in recent weeks.

Help

The actor’s rep told People that he suffered chest trauma and orthopedic injuries. A severe wound to one of her legs caused massive blood loss, but a neighboring doctor was able to apply a tourniquet until paramedics arrived.
The actor was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he underwent two surgeries and remains in the intensive care unit. The name of the hospital has not been released, but Renown Regional Medical Center is the only trauma center in northern Nevada.

Investigation

The Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the case. The sheriff’s office said the actor was the only one involved in the incident.

celebrity support

Hollywood stars took to social media to ask for prayers for Renner. “Prayers for our brother Jeremy Renner for a full and speedy recovery. Please send him good vibes,” wrote Mark Ruffalo on Instagram stories.
Cris Evans shared a photo with the actor on Instagram. “Jeremy Renner remains in intensive care in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery for chest trauma and orthopedic injuries. Praying for a speedy recovery,” she wrote in the photo’s caption.