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‘Hawkeye’ star Jeremy Renner thanked supporters for ‘kind words’ in his first post on social media since his New Year’s Day snow clearing operation accident.
In a short post on Instagram, Renner shared a selfie that reflected the bruise on her face, writing: I’m too lazy to type (sic). But I send you my love. ”
Earlier Tuesday, Renner’s publicist, Samantha Mast, provided details of the accident that landed Renner in the hospital, and said the actor was near his home in Nevada and was clearing his driveway prior to the incident. said.
Renner was clearing snow from his driveway on Sunday so his family could leave his residence after celebrating the holiday together, his rep added. , members of Renner’s family stayed with him.
“Jeremy is making positive progress and is awake, talking and doing well,” Mast said in a new statement released Tuesday night. “He is in critical but stable condition in the ICU. He is overwhelmed with the love and support shown.The family wishes you to continue your thoughts while he heals with those close to him.”
At 8:55 am PT Sunday, authorities received a call to 911 to report a snowcat (a device used to clear snow) collided with a pedestrian on Mount Rose Highway.
There was no snow at the time of the accident, but the Mount Rose Highway was closed due to “severe winter weather” and had not yet been cleared, Balam said. He added that about 13 to 20 abandoned cars were also on the highway and difficult to maneuver.
The first department of the sheriff arrived at the scene at 9:30 a.m. PT, where emergency medical services were on the scene and providing assistance to Renner, Ballam said.
Balaam said Renner was run over by Snowcat after it started rolling while Renner was not in the driver’s seat. He was injured while trying to return to Snowcat.
Ballam said Renner was using the Snowcat to clear snow around his car at the time of the accident.
Balaam added that authorities did not believe Renner was drunk during the incident, calling it a “tragic accident.”
A spokesperson for Renner previously told CNN that he suffered “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries.”
The 51-year-old actor has had two surgeries so far to deal with his injuries, a source close to the actor told CNN.
Ballam said on Tuesday that Renner was awake and speaking to first responders when he arrived at the scene.
When Renner was injured, Balaam added, his neighbors offered help and brought towels while waiting for first responders.
The actor was the only person involved in the accident, the sheriff’s office previously said in a news release.
Ballam said the helicopter landed near the highway at 9:37 a.m. PT, and at 9:56 a.m. PT, Renner was taken to a Reno-area hospital.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office now owns Renner’s Snowcat and is analyzing it to “rule out the possibility of mechanical failure.”
Ballam said Renner was allowed to drive the snowmobile because he shared it with neighbors and was on a private road not controlled by the county.
“He was a great neighbor and plowed the roads for his neighbors,” Balaam said.
Balaam said authorities do not suspect foul play.
Parts of western Nevada were covered in snow at the time of the accident. The Reno area had approximately 6 to 12 inches of snow cover below 5,000 feet elevation and up to 18 inches above that between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Reno National Weather Service.
Renner has previously shared multiple videos and photos on his verified social media accounts, including an Instagram video posted two weeks ago that appeared to show the actor driving a snowplow. Including, I was showing him in snowy conditions.
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 thank the amazing doctors and nurses who looked after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the Washoe County Sheriff, Reno Mayor Hilary Sieve, and the Carano and Murdoch families. “They are also very overwhelmed and grateful for the outpouring of love and support from his fans.”
Renner starred in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown and is best known for his role as Hawkeye in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
His ‘Avengers’ co-star Mark Ruffalo I asked for prayers of support for Renner on Monday.
Ruffalo wrote on his Instagram story, “Praying for a full and speedy recovery to our brother @jeremyrenner. Please send healing graces.”
