Jeremy Renner Was Saving His Nephew When Injured in Snowplow Accident, Says Sheriff's Report - IGN

A Nevada sheriff's report obtained by CNN found that Jeremy Renner was actually trying to save his nephew when he got in a snowplow accident on New Year's Day that nearly cost him his life.

The Hawkeye actor was attempting to stop his snow-removal tractor from sliding and hitting his nephew when he was pulled under the vehicle and crushed.

Renner told investigators that he was using his snowcat vehicle to pull his nephew's truck out of the snow when the snowplow suddenly started to slide sideways.

The report notes that the moment he attempted to climb up, he was "immediately pulled under the left side track."

"When Renner attempted to stop or divert the Pistenbully to avoid injury to (his nephew), he was pulled under the vehicle by the track and run over.”

The report also stated that "mechanical issues may have been a factor in this accident" due to a malfunctioning brake indicator light.