Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Senatorial Candidate Struck By Vehicle
KENTUCKY....
A well known Harlan County attorney, former state representative and senatorial candidate is recovering after being struck by a car. Kentucky State Police say 62 year old Johnnie Turner pulled to the shoulder of US 119 at Sukie Ridge in Harlan County around 8:30 A.M. Monday morning to clean the ice off his windshield. While exiting his vehicle, Turner stepped into the path of a car driven by 66 year old Franklin Saylor of Baxter. Turner was transported to Harlan ARH Hospital with leg injuries.
A well known Harlan County attorney, former state representative and senatorial candidate is recovering after being struck by a car. Kentucky State Police say 62 year old Johnnie Turner pulled to the shoulder of US 119 at Sukie Ridge in Harlan County around 8:30 A.M. Monday morning to clean the ice off his windshield. While exiting his vehicle, Turner stepped into the path of a car driven by 66 year old Franklin Saylor of Baxter. Turner was transported to Harlan ARH Hospital with leg injuries.