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Kentucky state senator dies after plunging into empty swimming pool on lawnmower
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Kentucky state senator dies after plunging into empty swimming pool on lawnmower

Carla Sinclair
Oct 24, 2024
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Image: State Sen Johnnie Turner; official photo

Kentucky State Sen. Johnnie Turner has died after accidentally driving his lawnmower into the deep end of his empty swimming pool.

The 76-year-old Republican had been in "critical but stable condition" last month, when the accident occurred, but last night he succumbed to his injuries.

Turner was running unop…

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