*(CNN) — Actor Jeremy Renner is hospitalized in critical condition after being injured in a weather-related snow plowing incident in Nevada, his publicist confirmed to CNN.
“As of now, we can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier today,” Sam Mast told CNN in a statement.
He added: “His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care.”
Officers responded to a “traumatic injury” in the area of Mount Rose Highway in Reno, according to a news release from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, which has previously said the Academy Award-nominated actor lived in the community.
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The sheriff’s office did not provide details on the extent of Renner’s injuries or what may have caused the accident. On the other hand, TMZ is reporting that eyewitnesses told them that Renner was plowing the road about a quarter mile from his Tahoe home so his family could get out after a massive New Year’s eve storm.
“According to a neighbor, the plowing machine — called a Snowcat — accidentally ran over one of Jeremy’s legs, and he was losing a lot of blood from the injury which is “extensive.” We’re told another neighbor, who is a doctor, was able to put a tourniquet on his leg until paramedics arrived, ” the site reported.
Deputies coordinated with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and REMSA Health to arrange for medical transport of Renner via care flight to a local area hospital, the release stated.
Renner, who stars in the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown” and has been featured in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films — including in the role of Hawkeye — was the only person involved in the accident, officials said.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team is looking into the circumstances.
Renner has featured multiple videos and photos on his verified social media accounts showing him in snowy conditions.
A photo from a year ago posted on his Instagram account shows a group of trees in an area with significant snowfall.
“How would you feel if your driveway looked like this??,” his caption reads. “I’m so happy Mother Nature dictates my day!”
In one video posted two weeks ago and featured in his Instagram holiday highlights reels, Renner appears to be driving a snow plow with the caption, “pave new paths, holiday adventures.”
Another from a week ago shows snow being plowed with the caption, “Nearly done with sledding hill for the kids.”
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