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) < > The University of Florida's Olivier Rioux Is World's Tallest Teen Nov 3, 2024 6:56 PM CST Megyn Kelly Endorses Trump in Fiery Pittsburgh Speech 9 hours, 50 minutes ago Sheriff's Lieutenant Apologizes for Anti-Democrat Posts Nov 4, 2024 12:35 PM CST Reactor Restarts 13 Years After Fukushima, Then Shuts Down Again Nov 4, 2024 1:45 AM CST Japan Launches Defense Satellite on New H3 Rocket Nov 4, 2024 10:46 AM CST Nigerian President: Release 29 Kids Facing Execution 8 hours, 50 minutes ago Trial Begins Over Teacher's Beheading in France Nov 4, 2024 1:15 AM CST Thousands Displaced Ahead of Paris Olympics, Group Reports Nov 4, 2024 1:24 PM CST Saints Dismiss Coach Dennis Allen After 7 Losses Nov 4, 2024 10:53 AM CST China Challenges EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Nov 4, 2024 2:14 PM CST North Carolina Shatters Its Early Voting Record Nov 3, 2024 3:26 PM CST Serbian Minister Resigns After Fatal Railway Station Collapse Nov 4, 2024 2:11 PM CST Starmer Calls for Terror-Level Action on Smugglers 10 hours, 20 minutes ago Australia Confronts India Over Sikh Activist Allegations 9 hours, 20 minutes ago Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in Oklahoma Nov 4, 2024 12:15 AM CST Army Probes Allegations Against US Central Command General Nov 3, 2024 11:51 AM CST Evo Morales Begins Hunger Strike Amid Bolivia Protests Nov 4, 2024 12:45 AM CST Ancient Giant Tadpole Fossil Discovered in Argentina Nov 3, 2024 11:43 AM CST Report an error