Kentucky State Senator Johnnie Turner passed away on Tuesday from injuries caused by driving his lawnmower into an empty pool.

Turner, 76, was a US Army veteran serving in the state senate since 2021. He also served in the Kentucky State House from 1999-2003.

The accident on the lawnmower occurred last month, and he has been battling the injuries ever since.

The Associated Press reported on September 16, “Turner was injured when he drove his mower into the deep end of the pool, Kentucky State Police said. Authorities received the 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. State police had no details about what caused the accident. Turner was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to UT Medical Center.”

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers announced news of Turner’s death on Thursday.

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