Former Tennessee state senator Roy Herron has died days after he was seriously injured in a jet ski incident.
Herron was 69-years-old. Officials confirmed the crash took place on Kentucky Lake, at Panther Bay, on Saturday, July 1.Initial reports said two jet skis collided, and the driver of the jet ski Herron was riding on was also seriously injured.
Following the incident, Herron was reportedly taken to Henry County Medical Center, where he was then flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for additional medical treatment. Former senator Herron reportedly died peacefully surrounded by family after a brief stay in palliative care. Statements from his former colleagues flooded in shortly after news of his passing, including from Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee:"Roy Herron was a good friend to many of us. He had a heart for service and accomplished much in his life. The last time we talked he was looking forward to spending time with his family and friends at the lake. He will be missed."
Roy Herron was a good friend to many of us. He had a heart for service and accomplished much in his life. The last time we talked he was looking forward to spending time with his family and friends at the lake. He will be missed. https://t.co/02x2oKRxz7Herron, of Dresden, served in the state House and Senate between 1986-2012, and followed his state-wide position as chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party.
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