UPDATE: Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Dustin Isaacs, a spokesperson with the Senate Majority's Office, has provided an update on Senator Johnnie Turner's recovery after a serious lawn mower accident that happened on Sunday.
“We remain in communication with the Turner family about the recovery of our dear friend and colleague. We’re pleased to report that Johnnie made much progress on Tuesday when he could sit upright and communicate, and he continues to improve today. While he remains in ICU and in some pain, we are grateful for this positive progression. We ask all Kentuckians to continue to pray for his full recovery and for the comfort of his loved ones as they stand beside him.”
UPDATE: Sept. 16 at 12 p.m.
Senate President Robert Stivers provided an update regarding the hospitalization of Sen. Johnnie Turner after a serious accident involving a lawn mower.
“Sen. Johnnie Turner remains in critical but stable condition at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. I’ve been in touch with Johnnie’s family, who are with him at the hospital. The family requests prayers for a speedy recovery.”
Original Story:
According to WRIL, Senator Johnnie L. Turner is being flown out for medical treatment following a serious accident involving a lawn mower that Turner was operating at his home in the Sukey Ridge area.
Kentucky State Police tells WRIL that a call came into the Harlan Post 10 around 8:00 p.m. They say the caller said that the senator drove his riding lawn mower into the deep end of an empty pool. KSP Troopers, Sunshine Fire Department and Lifeguard EMS all responded to the scene.
Turner was transported to Harlan ARH Hospital's helipad to be flown to a hospital for treatment.
