By Chantal Da Silva -
NBC News
Actor Jeremy Renner is in critical but stable condition after being involved in an accident Sunday while shoveling snow, according to his representative.
"We can confirm that Jeremy is hospitalized in critical but stable condition with injuries sustained after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow earlier today," the representative said.
“His family is with him and he is receiving excellent care,” he added.
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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a report of a traumatic injury in the Mt. Rose Highway area of Reno, Nevada, around 9 a.m. local time Sunday.
Jeremy Renner upon arrival at the Fan Screening of the film 'Hawkeye', in London, on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Vianney Le Caer / Vianney Le Caer / Invision / AP
Renner, 51, was the only person injured in the incident.
"Deputies coordinated with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and REMSA Health to arrange for the medical transport of Mr. Jeremy Renner via medical flight to an area hospital," the sheriff's office said.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Major Accident Investigation Team is looking into the circumstances of the incident, it said.
Renner has a home in Nevada, according to The Associated Press news agency, but it was not clear exactly where he was injured.
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In 2015, the actor posted a photo on Instagram of a snowcat vehicle, which is used in snowy conditions.
It was not immediately clear if the vehicle was involved in Sunday's incident.
Renner is known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel's
The Avengers
team .
He has also been nominated for a two-time Oscar for his performances in
The Hurt Locker
and
The Town
.
