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) < > Judge: Missouri Halloween Sign Law Is Unconstitutional Oct 15, 2024 9:22 AM CDT Ilia Malinin Elevates Figure Skating With Legal Backflip Oct 15, 2024 3:00 PM CDT Kenya Moves Elephants After Conservation Success Oct 14, 2024 1:15 PM CDT 'Full-Scale Human Catastrophe' Looms in Southern Africa Oct 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT Walgreens to Close 1.2K US Stores in Revamp Oct 15, 2024 11:18 AM CDT Maine Shooting Victims Sue Army for Inaction Oct 15, 2024 12:40 PM CDT Trump Campaign Owes St. Cloud $209K for Rally Oct 14, 2024 6:58 PM CDT Paris Launches Ambitious Eco-Revamp Ahead of Notre Dame Reopening 8 hours, 33 minutes ago Historic Vote May End Aristocrats' Role in Parliament 9 hours, 33 minutes ago Santa Monica College Shuts Down After Campus Shooting 10 hours, 4 minutes ago Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Take In a Baseball Game Oct 15, 2024 1:15 AM CDT Elton John Brings Televangelist's Story to Broadway 9 hours, 3 minutes ago Tori Amos Pens Children's Book Oct 15, 2024 1:00 PM CDT Cricket Coach Fired Amid Assault Allegations Oct 15, 2024 4:00 PM CDT King Charles Is Heading to Samoa Oct 15, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Jury Selection Advances in Delphi Murder Trial Oct 15, 2024 9:16 AM CDT Cruz and Allred Face Off in Key Texas Debate Oct 15, 2024 1:45 AM CDT Jim Harbaugh Tackles Health Concerns in Surprise Press Talk Oct 15, 2024 12:50 AM CDT Report an error