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

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