Key takeaways:
- Actor Jeremy Renner was nearly killed in a New Year’s Day snowplow accident, leaving him with 30-plus broken bones.
- Renner lost his footing and fell out of the snowplow, which then rolled over him.
- Renner is now in a wheelchair and is determined to move forward with his recovery and continue his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Actor Jeremy Renner, best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has spoken out about the New Year’s Day snowplow accident that left him with 30-plus broken bones and nearly killed him. In an exclusive interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer released on Thursday, Renner discussed the incident, saying it was “my mistake” and “I paid for it.”
Renner was plowing the snow ahead of a day of skiing with his family in Reno, Nevada. He had used the more than 14,000-pound snowcat several times before, and on this day, his nephew Alex was out there helping him. Renner told Sawyer that all he remembers next is that he lost his footing and fell.
At one point while driving the plow, it kept slipping and Renner couldn’t see where his nephew was, so Renner opened the door and stuck one foot out to try and find him. He ended up losing his balance and falling out of the snowplow, which then rolled over him.
Renner was rushed to the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries. He is now in a wheelchair and is still recovering from the accident. Despite the trauma of the incident, Renner is determined to move forward. “I refuse to be fucking haunted by that memory, that way,” he said.
Renner’s recovery is ongoing, and he is grateful for the support he has received from his family and fans. He is determined to make the most of his recovery and continue his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I shift the narrative of being victimized, or making a mistake, or anything else,” he said.
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