Jeremy Renner reflects on photos of meat-grinding snow plows

On January 1, 2023, an actor Jeremy Rennerbest known for his role as “Hawkeye” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was involved in a serious snow plow accident near his home in Reno, Nevada.

How An explosion Renner reportedly drove his PistenBully snowcat, a heavy-duty snowplow that weighs more than 14,000 pounds, to clear snow and help his nephew after a severe winter storm. After successfully freeing the stuck vehicle, the snowcat suddenly began to roll unexpectedly.

Desperate to prevent the massive machine from hitting his nephew, Renner tried to get back into the vehicle to regain control, but was tragically pulled under the tracks of the snowcat and crushed by the massive piece of machinery, resulting in life-threatening injuries. .

Now, two years later, Jeremy Renner reflects on that life-changing incident, thanking everyone who helped give him a second chance.

On January 1, 2025, two years after the accident, the Marvel star took to social media to express his gratitude.

“Happy New Year Blessings to you all… Today marks 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 bring me back together.”

He went on to thank “each and every nurse, doctor, first responder,” adding that he “literally owes you my life.”

“My whole heart goes out to my beautiful, brave nephew and the angels (my neighbors) who jumped to my aid and endured the chaos for 45 long minutes on icy asphalt on New Year's morning,” he continued. “I'm so sorry for all the gory pictures I've printed on you all (I'll spare you all the meat-grinding pictures.)”

Body camera footage from first responders documented the chaotic moments immediately following Jeremy Renner's snowplow crash. Videos showed emergency responders rushing to Renner, who had suffered serious injuries after being run over by his 14,300-pound snowplow near his home in Reno, Nevada. Footage also captured the intense atmosphere as medical teams worked quickly to stabilize him before taking him to hospital for emergency treatment.

Renner's nephew, Alex Freeze, quickly turned to the actor's neighbor, Rich Kovacs, and Kovacs' partner, Barbara Fletcher, for help. Together, they sprung into action, working tirelessly to keep Renner alive until paramedics arrived on the scene.

“My list of thanks is very long,” Renner added on his social media. “With the overwhelming love and prayers pouring in from you all over the world (who need each and everyone of them), my family never leaves my side, with some divine intervention, a little luck and many miracles… Be strong again.

He concluded: “And happy, BLESSED to take my next step, to take MY NEXT BREATH. Thank you for every fiber and cell in my body. I love you ALL (red heart emoji). #MyNextBreath.”

Two years ago, Jeremy Renner was in critical condition after a devastating January 1 accident involving a seven-ton snowplow near his property in Reno, Nevada. After a severe blizzard hit, Renner, who had hosted his family for the holidays, took it upon himself to clear the snow and tow his vehicle, which was stuck on the icy road.

His nephew, Alex Freeze — the son of Renner's sister Kim — was about to disconnect the chain connecting the car to the plow. Concerns for nephew's safety due to limited visibility, Renner swerved from the vehicle but did not apply the parking brake. He fell out of the snowplow in a split second. Realizing the massive machine was rolling towards his nephew, Renner tried to climb back into the driver's seat, but was tragically pulled under the nine-foot vehicle, which ran over him, causing life-threatening injuries.

Jeremy Renner was taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a nearby hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries and extensive medical care to resolve his critical condition.

He suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident, including more than 30 broken bonescollapsed lungs, blunt force trauma to the chest and severe orthopedic injuries, particularly affecting his leg and upper body.