Jeremy Renner was trying to save his adult nephew from getting hit by a snow plow when the machine was out accidentally crushed The famous “Avengers” star, according to the Nevada Sheriff’s Office incident report.
The “Hurt Locker” star didn’t activate the emergency break as it began sliding sideways after he used it to pull his nephew’s truck out of the snow, according to a new revised Washoe County Sheriff’s Office report (via CNN).
The report’s conclusion reads: “The Pistenbully snow groomer began to skid causing Renner to exit the vehicle without setting the emergency brake.”
“Although Pistenbully had some mechanical issues, it is believed based on our mechanical inspection that the parking brake would prevent Pistenbully from moving forward.
“When Renner tried to stop or divert Pistenbully to avoid injuring (his nephew), it was under the car by track and run over.”
The report also states that the brake indicator light was not working and that “mechanical issues may have been a factor in this accident.”
Renner’s nephew helped him while they were waiting for medical help to arrive He was airlifted to a trauma center. His rep confirmed at the time that he was in a “critical but stable” condition and had suffered “blunt trauma to the chest and bone injuries” which resulted in his death. He underwent multiple surgeries.
Renner, 52 years old He returned to the house Earlier this month after spending nearly two weeks in the hospital. It was revealed later Broken more than 30 bones In a snow plow accident that occurred on New Year’s Day.
“These 30 broken bones will mend and grow stronger, just as love and connection with family and friends deepen,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself in a hospital bed with a doctor stretching his leg.
Much love and appreciation to all of you, he wrote.
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