Politics / critical condition Kentucky State Senator Hurt in Lawn Mower Accident In critical but stable condition at Tennessee Medical Center By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Sep 16, 2024 12:07 PM CDT Copied Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, front, gives a speech on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner) Kentucky State Sen. Johnnie Turner is in critical but stable condition following a lawn mower mishap at his Harlan home. Turner was driving the mower when it fell into the deep end of an empty swimming pool on his property. The accident occurred just before 8pm Sunday, prompting a 911 call to Kentucky State Police. Details of the cause remain unknown. Turner was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Turner's family has requested prayers for his "speedy recovery," according to a statement by Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers. Turner, an influential attorney, has represented multiple Kentucky counties since his 2020 Senate victory. Previously, he served in the Kentucky House from 1999 to 2002. The Republican, who recently defeated two primary challengers in May, faces an independent candidate in November's election. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Florida Residents Face Fuel Crunch as Hurricane Approaches 33 minutes ago Ex-Houston Officer Gets 60 Years for Murder 6 hours, 51 minutes ago Haitians Blame Government After Pont-Sonde Killings 7 hours, 0 minutes ago Esteemed Author Lore Segal Dies at 96 11 hours, 44 minutes ago Victoria Issues First Conviction for Illegal Nazi Salute 16 hours, 54 minutes ago Cyberattack Hits American Water, Halts Customer Billing 17 hours, 34 minutes ago NYC Mayor Faces Resignations Amid Federal Probes 18 hours, 4 minutes ago Mexican Mayor Killed One Week Into Term 18 hours, 31 minutes ago Mega Millions Ticket Price Jumps to $5 in April Oct 7, 2024 2:25 PM CDT Mural of Oct. 7 Survivor Vandalized in Milan Oct 7, 2024 2:21 PM CDT Chicago Mayor Appoints New School Board Amid Turmoil Oct 7, 2024 12:28 PM CDT Donald Glover Cancels Tour for Health Reasons Oct 7, 2024 3:15 AM CDT Navy Ship Sinks Near Samoa, Fuel Spill Likely Oct 7, 2024 2:45 AM CDT Nurse's Rescue Attempt Ended Tragically in Tennessee Flood Oct 6, 2024 3:07 PM CDT Conspiracy Theories on Helene Response Demoralize Workers Oct 6, 2024 3:03 PM CDT Tim Walz Confronts Criticism in Fox News Sunday Interview Oct 6, 2024 3:01 PM CDT Fresh Gang Violence in Haiti Forces 6K to Flee Oct 6, 2024 2:58 PM CDT Rwanda Begins Vaccine Study Amid Marburg Outbreak Oct 6, 2024 2:54 PM CDT Report an error