LOS ANGELES - (AFP) - American actor Jeremy Renner said he was "confused" following an accident in the snow in front of his home in Nevada.

The 50-year-old movie star was taken to hospital Sunday morning after he was injured when a snowplow he was using to remove snow rolled in front of his home.

Renner posted a picture on his Instagram account on Tuesday showing him inside a hospital and his face appears swollen, commenting, "Thank you all for all your kind messages. I'm so confused I can't write, but I send my love to all of you."

His manager, Sam Mast, explained that the actor underwent surgery. He said that Renner "is still in intensive care and his condition is delicate but stable," noting that the actor "shows improvement, is having talks, and his spirits are high."

The results of the preliminary investigation showed that there were no traces of drugs or alcohol associated with the incident, which the authorities described as a "tragic accident" during a press conference on Tuesday.

Officer Darren Balam explained that the investigation is continuing due to the "serious injuries" suffered by the actor, and it is being ascertained whether the snow plow broke down while the actor was using it.

He pointed out that the sweeper, which is of the "Bestin Poly" brand and weighs about six tons, began to roll and hit the actor while he was "trying to get back into the driver's seat" in it.

Renner, 51, has been nominated for two Oscars for his roles in "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town."
He also appeared as Clint Barton, also known as the superhero Hawkeye, in a number of Marvel films.