Jeremy Renner gives fans intimate insight into snowplow accident and recovery

– Jeremy Renner is giving his first televised interview since the dangerous snowplow accident he was involved in at the beginning of 2023. He suffered eight broken ribs, a punctured liver, and a collapsed lung.
– Renner will appear on his Disney+ special “Rennervations,” which will air the week after the interview, and make his first public appearance since the accident at the Los Angeles premiere on April 11.
– Renner’s nephew was with him at the time of the accident, and the incident report revealed that Renner was using the snowplow to help his nephew move his truck from a driveway when the PistenBully snow groomer began sliding towards his nephew, and Renner was pulled under the vehicle while trying to stop or divert it.

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In January of [current year], Jeremy Renner, known for his role in the Avengers movies, was involved in a dangerous snowplow accident. But now, the actor is giving fans an intimate look at his experience in a televised interview with Diane Sawyer set to air on April 6. He recalls being awake through every moment of the incident, describing the feeling of being crushed by a machine that weighed over 14,000 pounds. The accident resulted in eight broken ribs, a punctured liver, and a collapsed lung. Despite the severity of his injuries, Renner says he survived the experience and found resilience. His Disney+ special, “Rennervations,” which features Renner traveling the world to help communities transform decommissioned government vehicles to suit their needs, will air the following week, and Renner is set to make his first public appearance since the accident at the Los Angeles premiere on April 11.

Details about the incident have slowly trickled out, with a report from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office revealing that Renner had been using the snowplow to help his adult nephew move his truck from a driveway when the plow began sliding. Renner’s nephew was able to help the actor until help arrived after he was crushed by the Pistenbully. Since the accident, Renner has undergone at least two surgeries to treat his injuries, which included “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries.” He posted updates on his condition on Instagram, including photos of himself in the hospital and a video of his mom and sister comforting him.

Renner’s post-accident journey towards recovery has been a long and difficult one, but he remains grateful for the support he’s received from family, friends, and fans. In a January Instagram post, he shared an image of himself in physical therapy and thanked everyone for their well-wishes. Renner continues to work on his physical and mental recovery, as evidenced by a February 27 Instagram Story showing him working out on an exercise bike and reading a book called “Book of Awakening.”

As fans eagerly await Renner’s full interview with Sawyer, stars like Mark Ruffalo, Josh Gad, and James Gunn have expressed their support for the actor on social media. Renner’s rep has also thanked the medical professionals who have been taking care of him, as well as his fans for their outpouring of love and support. With his upcoming public appearance and the release of “Rennervations,” it’s clear that Renner is determined to come back stronger than ever.