Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district, has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower.

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner was riding a lawn mower when he fell into an empty swimming pool on Sept. 15.

A Kentucky state senator has died one month following a lawn mower accident. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Sen. Johnnie Turner’s passing Tuesday evening, following a hard-fought battle with injuries sustained in his recent accident,