MINNIE, Ky. (WMDJ) – A three vehicle accident last Friday claimed the life of a Floyd County man.

According to Kentucky State Police, Terry Samons, 76, of Martin, was driving a 2002 Toyota Tacoma attempting to merge onto KY Route 680 from KY Route 1101 near the Minnie bridge when his vehicle was struck by a 2020 Ford Escape operated by Elsie Watts.

Samons’ vehicle then collided with a 2023 Toyota Highlander driven by Elizabeth Isaac.

Samons was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Floyd County Coroner’s Office.

The accident happened around 2:24 p.m. on January 17th.