HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Sen. Johnnie Turner of Harlan is recovering after he was involved in an incident involving a lawn mower on Sunday afternoon. The Senate Majority Spokesperson gave an update on Sen. Turner’s condition.

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,” a Senate GOP spokesperson wrote.

According to WRIL, Senator Johnny 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.

State Senator Johnnie Turner of Harlan was reportedly transported to ARH Hospital on Sunday night after a reported incident involving a riding lawnmower he was driving. Turner reportedly drove the lawnmower into the deep end of an empty pool.

Sen. Johnnie Turner, a Republican from Harlan, has been hospitalized following an accident involving a riding lawn mower Sunday afternoon. In a statement Monday morning, Senate President Robert Stivers,

Harlan, drove the mower into the deep end of an empty swimming pool at his home, Kentucky State Police Trooper Shane Jacobs told WYMT-TV Monday.

Authorities say a Kentucky lawmaker was critically injured when the lawn mower he was riding plunged into an empty swimming pool at his home. State Sen.