Jeremy Renner: Marvel actor thanks fans on social media and says he's 'too messed up now to type'
New information has revealed the actor was run over by a 14,330lb (6,500kg) snow plough that had started rolling by itself as he tried to clear paths for his neighbours after a massive winter storm.
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner has thanked fans on social media after he was critically injured by a snow plough.
On Instagram, he shared a picture from his hospital bed and wrote: "Thank you for all your kind words. I'm too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all."
The post came as local sheriffs gave an update on their investigation into the incident on New Year's Day.
Officials stressed they do not believe the 51-year-old was impaired at the time, and that it was a "tragic accident".
Sheriff Darin Balaam said when the incident happened, Renner was being "a great neighbour" and helping to dig out roads in his community of Reno, Nevada, that had become deluged during a massive winter storm.
He said the actor had discovered his personal vehicle was stuck in snow, so went to fetch his 14,330lb (6,500kg) 'PistenBully' plough to help tow it out.
"After successfully towing his vehicle, Mr Renner got out of the PistenBully to speak to a family member," Mr Balaam said.
