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) < > Man Charged in Murders of Broadcaster's Wife, Daughters Sep 17, 2024 11:34 AM CDT Father Believed Son Possessed Before Supermarket Killing Spree 16 hours, 9 minutes ago Donna Kelce to Appear in 2 Hallmark Movies 9 hours, 47 minutes ago Feds Urge Court to Halt Kroger-Albertsons Merger 17 hours, 9 minutes ago Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again in Remote Hawaii Park Sep 17, 2024 11:00 PM CDT Trump Repeats False Claims on Chinese Auto Factories 10 hours, 43 minutes ago Vermont Town Official, Family Found Dead in Home 5 hours, 29 minutes ago Ronald Kiger Wins Grand Prize in Florida Python Challenge Sep 17, 2024 10:00 PM CDT Fire Destroys 105-Year-Old Selfridge Post Office 18 hours, 9 minutes ago Chinese Jets Shadow US Aircraft in Taiwan Strait Sep 17, 2024 11:45 AM CDT Kamala Harris Faces NABJ in Lengthy Interview Sep 17, 2024 2:24 PM CDT Country-Rock Pioneer JD Souther Dies at 78 10 hours, 14 minutes ago Key Suspect Arrested in Assault on Polio Worker 7 hours, 29 minutes ago Boulder Shooter's Mom Testifies: 'He Is Sick' Sep 17, 2024 8:29 AM CDT Venezuela Arrests 4th American in Alleged Maduro Plot Sep 17, 2024 6:00 PM CDT Apalachee High Students to Resume Half-Day Classes Sep 17, 2024 9:30 PM CDT Billie Jean King to Receive Congressional Gold Medal 19 hours, 9 minutes ago Alaska Airlines Completes $1B Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines 5 hours, 39 minutes ago Report an error