Kentucky State Police Investigates a Three Vehicle Fatal Collision in Floyd County

MINNIE, Ky. (January 21, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post was notified of a three-vehicle fatal collision in Floyd County at approximately 2:24 p.m. on January 17, 2025. The collision occurred at the intersection of KY Route 1103 and KY Route 680 in the Minnie community of Floyd County.

Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered Terry Samons was operating a 2002 Toyota Tacoma and attempted to merge onto KY Route 680 when his vehicle was struck by a 2020 Ford Escape operated by Elsie Watts. Samons’ vehicle then collided with a 2023 Toyota Highlander operated by Elizabeth Isaac. Terry Samons was pronounced deceased at scene by the Floyd County Coroner’s Office. 

KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Detective Josh Scott is investigating the collision and was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel.

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