“Hawkeye” star Jeremy Renner thanked well-wishers for their “kind words” in his first post on social media since the New Year’s Day excavator accident.
In a short post on Instagram where he shared a selfie with some bruises on his face, Renner wrote: “Thank you all for your kind words. Now I ( sic) is too confusing to type. But I send love to all of you.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Renner’s journalist Samantha Mast provided more details about the crash that sent Renner to the hospital, saying the actor was close to his home in Nevada, clearing the way before the incident. event.
Renner is clearing snow from his driveway on Sunday, so his family members can leave his residence after they celebrate together, his agent said. said more. Renner’s family members were with him when the accident happened.
“Jeremy is doing well and is sober, talkative and in good spirits,” Mast said in a statement released Tuesday night. “He remains in the ICU in a critical but stable condition. He has been overwhelmed by the display of love and support. The family asks you to continue to think while he heals with these thoughts. your loved one.”
‘A DISCUSSION ACCIDENT’
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said Tuesday at a news conference that Renner was run over by his snow shovel, a snow removal device, after the machine started rolling away when he was not sitting. in the driver’s seat. Balaam said he was injured while trying to get back to the ski area.
Balaam added that authorities do not believe Renner was drunk during the incident and called it “a tragic accident.”
A spokesperson for Renner previously told CNN he suffered “thoracic and orthopedic trauma.”
The 51-year-old actor has so far undergone two surgeries to treat his injuries, a source close to the actor told CNN.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened in the Mount Rose Freeway area in Reno.
The Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that deputies found Renner injured and coordinated his transportation to an area hospital, adding that the actor was the only person involved. regarding the accident.
Balaam said on Tuesday that Renner was awake and speaking to first responders when they arrived at the scene of the incident.
Balaam added that when Renner was injured, his neighbors helped and brought towels while waiting for first responders.
Balaam said the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently in possession of Renner’s snow cat and is analyzing it to “rule out any potential technical fault,” which is a normal part of the investigation given the extent of the incident. severity of the wound, Balaam said.
Authorities do not suspect any foul play, Balaam said.
At the time of the accident, parts of western Nevada were covered in snow. The Reno area receives about 6-12 inches of snow at less than 5,000 feet from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day, and up to 18 inches at higher elevations, according to the report. National Weather Service in Reno.
Renner has previously shared numerous videos and photos on his verified social media accounts showing him in snowy conditions, including an Instagram video posted two weeks ago in which the actor member appeared to be driving a snow plow.
Renner’s family released a statement Monday night, thanking hospital staff and first responders as the actor remained hospitalized.
“Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful doctors and nurses who took care of him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and family. family of Carano and Murdock,” a statement from his spokesman reads. “They are also incredibly overwhelmed and appreciate the love and support from his fans.”
Renner starred in Paramount+’s “Mayor Kingstown” series and is best known for playing Hawkeye in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
His “Avengers” co-star Mark Ruffalo asked for prayers of support for Renner on Monday.
“Praying for our brother @jeremyrenner for a full and speedy recovery,” Ruffalo posted on his Instagram stories. “Send good healing his way.”
