State Sen. Johnnie Turner, critically injured after his lawn mower plunged into an empty swimming pool on his property, is showing recovery signs, said a legislative spokesperson on Wednesday. Turner, who was able to sit and communicate on Tuesday, made further unspecified improvements on Wednesday. "While he remains in ICU and in some pain, we are grateful for this positive progression," stated Dustin Isaacs.
Turner, a Republican from Harlan, suffered injuries on Sunday when his mower fell into his home pool's deep end, according to Kentucky State Police. No cause for the accident has been determined. Turner was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. His family has requested prayers for his "speedy recovery," noted Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers.
Turner, elected to the state Senate in 2020, represents several eastern Kentucky counties. He unseated a Democratic incumbent with a similar name and defeated two challengers in the May Republican primary. He faces an independent opponent in the upcoming November election. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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