Jeremy Renner “doesn’t regret” the snowplow accident and would “do it again” to save his nephew

Marvel movie star Jeremy Renner said he has “no regrets” about the snowplow accident that left him near death and would “do it again” to save his nephew.

The Oscar-nominated actor, 52, told ABC News he was a “dummy” for getting out of his snowplow while it was still on the road to help his nephew out of another vehicle.

He admitted he “forgot to put the parking brake on his vehicle” before he was pulled over.

“It was my mistake and I paid for it,” said Mr. Renner, who was crushed by the plow and broke more than 30 bones.

He also admitted he shouted: “Not today, you asshole” as he was run over.

He said: “I think I could see my eye with my other eye.

“I was awake every moment and remember thinking, ‘What does my body look like?’ Am I just going to be like a spine and a brain, like a science experiment?’”

Mr Renner said he was “overwhelmed by so much kindness” and said he owed his life to the “direct actions” of several people who were the reason he survived.

He added: “Thank you for all the positive, loving prayers for me and my family! I am truly grateful and honestly overwhelmed by this kindness.

“It took the immediate actions of so many people to keep me alive here. “Thank you” will never be enough to express my gratitude.”

The actor is now undergoing hours of grueling therapy for his injuries and was shown walking with the help of a machine.

Mr. Renner was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in the 2008 film “The Hurt Locker” and for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the 2010 film “The Town.”

He is scheduled to return to Hollywood in person on Tuesday at a red carpet event for his TV series “Rennervations,” in which he helps reuse older vehicles like buses and provide them to communities in need.