Kentucky State Senator Johnnie Turner Critically Injured in Lawn Mower Accident

Turner is in critical but stable condition after his lawn mower plunged into an empty swimming pool at his home.

The accident occurred late Sunday, with emergency services receiving a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m.
Turner was initially taken to a local hospital before being transferred to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, and details of Turner's injuries have not been disclosed.
Turner, a Republican, has represented multiple counties in eastern Kentucky since 2020 and is a staunch advocate for the coal industry.
He is currently facing a challenge from an independent candidate in the upcoming November election.