Jeremy Renner reflects on photos of a snowplow grinding meat
Actor on January 1, 2023 Jeremy Rennerbest known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was involved in a serious accident with a snowplow near his home in Reno, Nevada.
How Explosion Renner reportedly drove his PistenBully, a heavy-duty snow removal vehicle weighing more than 14,000 pounds, to clear snow and help his nephew after a severe winter storm. After successfully freeing the stuck vehicle, the trailer suddenly began to roll.
In a desperate attempt to prevent the huge machine from hitting his nephew, Renner tried to climb back into the car to regain control, but unfortunately he was dragged under the tracks of the tractor and crushed by the huge piece of machinery, resulting in life-threatening injuries. .
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Now, two years later, Jeremy Renner reflects on that life-changing incident and thanks everyone who helped give him a second chance.
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The Marvel star reflects on the near-fatal snowplow accident

On January 1, 2025, two years after the accident, the Marvel star took to social media to express his gratitude.
“I congratulate you all on the New Year…. Today is my second ‘ReBirthday,’” the actor began in his lengthy Instagram post. “I send my love, respect and gratitude to the army of people it took to put me back together.”
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Jeremy Renner thanks doctors, fans, family and others

He went on to thank “every nurse, doctor, EMS operator,” adding that he “literally owes you my life.”
“My whole heart goes out to my handsome, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who came to my rescue and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on the icy asphalt New Year’s morning,” he continued. “I’m so sorry for all the nasty images I’ve imprinted on you all (I’ll spare you all the meat-shredding images.)”
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Dashcam footage captured by emergency services documented the chaotic moments immediately following the crash involving Jeremy Renner’s snowplow. Video showed emergency responders attending to Renner, who was critically injured after being run over by a 14,300-pound snowplow near his home in Reno, Nevada. Footage also captured the tense atmosphere as medical teams worked quickly to stabilize him before rushing him to hospital for emergency treatment.
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Jeremy Renner Says He’s ‘Strong’
Renner’s nephew, Alex Fries, quickly turned to actor Rich Kovach’s neighbor and Kovach’s partner, Barb Fletcher, for help. Together, they sprang into action, working tirelessly to keep Renner alive until paramedics arrived on the scene.
“My list of gratitude is very long,” added Renner in a social media post. “With so much love and prayers pouring in from you all over the world (who need each of them), my family never left me, with some divine intervention, a little luck and a lot of miracles…I am back again more open.
He concluded, “And DAMN BLESSED take your next step, take YOUR NEXT BREATH. Thank you to every fiber and cell in my body. I love you ALL (red heart emoji). #MyNextBreath.”
What happened to Jeremy Renner?

Two years ago, Jeremy Renner was in critical condition after a devastating accident involving a seven-ton snowplow near his property in Reno, Nevada on January 1st. After a severe blizzard, Renner, who was hosting his family for the holidays, took it upon himself to clear the snow and tow his car stuck on the icy road.
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His nephew, Alex Fries — the son of Rainer’s sister Kim — was just removing the chain that connects the car to the plow. Worried about his nephew’s safety due to limited visibility, Renner exited the vehicle but did not apply the parking brake. In a split second, he fell out of the snow plow. Realizing the huge car was rolling towards his nephew, Renner tried to climb back into the driver’s seat, but was tragically pulled under the nine-foot car, which ran over him, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
Jeremy Renner suffered life-threatening injuries

Jeremy Renner was airlifted to the intensive care unit of a nearby hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries and received extensive medical attention to manage his critical condition.
As a result of the accident, he received non-life-threatening injuries. including more than 30 broken bonescollapsed lung, blunt trauma to the chest and severe orthopedic injuries, particularly those involving the leg and upper body.