Kentucky State Police investigating fatal collision in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – According to a release from Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to a three-vehicle fatal collision Wednesday afternoon on KY 80 at the intersection of KY 1003 in the Shopville community of Pulaski County.

Authorities say preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, driven by 82-year-old Walter F. Maguire of Somerset, attempted to pull onto KY 80 from KY 1003, entering the path of oncoming traffic.

At the same time, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado operated by 45-year-old Mathew Collett of Manchester, was traveling eastbound on KY 80 with two passengers when it struck the vehicle driven by Maguire.

The vehicle driven by Collett continued forward striking a third vehicle, a 2024 Chevrolet Trax, operated by 30-year-old Michael Witt of Eubank, was stopped at the KY 1003 stop sign preparing to turn right onto KY 80.

As a result of the collision authorities say, Mr. Maguire sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.