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) < > Carlo Acutis to Be Canonized by Pope Francis 5 hours, 11 minutes ago Women Achieve Legislative Majority in Colorado, New Mexico 5 hours, 29 minutes ago 30-Year Mortgage Rates Near Highest Level Since July 6 hours, 15 minutes ago Search Is On for Thief Who Stole 9/11 Memorial Rose 6 hours, 50 minutes ago Alabama Inmate Faces Execution via Nitrogen Gas 6 hours, 55 minutes ago 12 Arrested Over Deadly Train Station Collapse 7 hours, 1 minute ago Iceland Volcano Erupts for 7th Time Since December 17 hours, 44 minutes ago To Welcome 2025, City Will Demolish Hotel Elvis Once Stayed At 18 hours, 14 minutes ago Ex-UVA Student Admits to Killing 3 Football Players 18 hours, 44 minutes ago Court Rules in Favor of Worker Fired for Eating Croquette 19 hours, 14 minutes ago Trudeau's Employment Minister Resigns Over Indigenous Claims Nov 20, 2024 3:01 PM CST Court Decision Ends Jackson Airport Control Dispute Nov 20, 2024 2:50 PM CST Trump Favors TV Personalities for Key Administration Roles Nov 20, 2024 1:45 AM CST Susan Smith Seeks Parole After 30 Years in Prison Nov 20, 2024 1:15 AM CST Work Intensifies at Controversial Olympic Sliding Center Nov 20, 2024 12:45 AM CST Authorities Seize $8.5M in Etruscan Artifacts From Illegal Dig Nov 20, 2024 12:15 AM CST Australian Tourists Hospitalized After Tainted Drinks in Laos Nov 19, 2024 2:47 PM CST Family Urged Search After Deadly Louisville Plant Explosion Nov 19, 2024 2:36 PM CST Report an error