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) < > Activists Sue US Over Marine Mammal Photos Dec 20, 2024 10:45 AM CST Rising Butter Prices a Big Problem for European Bakers Dec 20, 2024 3:15 AM CST One of World's Biggest Frozen French Fry Makers Is Struggling Dec 20, 2024 2:15 AM CST More Controversy Swirls Around MrBeast's New Show Dec 20, 2024 12:45 AM CST Mysterious Congo Outbreak May Involve Unknown Virus Dec 20, 2024 12:15 AM CST Minnesota Animal Rescue Turns Into Disturbing Discovery Dec 19, 2024 4:00 AM CST Endangered Whales Entangled Off Massachusetts Face Grim Fate Dec 19, 2024 3:30 AM CST Teamsters Strike Hits Amazon Amid Contract Dispute Dec 19, 2024 3:00 AM CST Oklahoma Prepares to Execute Man on 45th Birthday Dec 19, 2024 2:22 AM CST Report an error