Kimberly Akers Obituary, Floyd County Kentucky Death – Woman Also Known as Nicole Frasure Dies in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on KY 80
MARTIN, Kentucky — The Floyd County community is mourning the reported death of Kimberly Akers, also identified in available information as Nicole Frasure, following a fatal three-vehicle crash on Kentucky Route 80 on Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026.
According to the preliminary crash information available, the collision occurred at approximately 8:27 a.m. on KY 80 in the Martin area. Akers was driving a 2017 Chevrolet SUV when the crash occurred. A 2024 Mazda SUV driven by Andrea Conn and a 2017 Ford van operated by Caleb Sizemore were also involved.
Kimberly Akers Dies in Floyd County Crash
Authorities reported that Akers and Conn suffered fatal injuries in the collision and were pronounced dead at the scene by the Floyd County Coroner’s Office. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to establish exactly what led to the three-vehicle collision.
The preliminary information indicates that Akers was traveling eastbound when her Chevrolet SUV crossed the median and collided with Conn’s Mazda. The impact caused the Mazda to strike the Ford van, resulting in the three-vehicle crash. Investigators have not released a definitive explanation for why Akers’ vehicle crossed the median.
Investigation Into the KY 80 Collision
Kentucky State Police Accident Reconstructionist Detective Matthew Smith is leading the investigation with assistance from Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel and other emergency responders. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and whether any contributing factors played a role.
At this stage, no definitive cause has been established publicly. Information released during a preliminary investigation can also change as investigators collect additional evidence and complete their reconstruction of the collision.
Remembering Kimberly Akers
Details about Akers’ age, occupation, family and personal life have not been established in the reliable information reviewed for this report.
Her reported death has nevertheless left relatives, friends and members of the Floyd County community facing the sudden loss of a woman whose life was cut short in the tragic collision.
The death of Andrea Conn in the same crash has also brought grief to another family and community as investigators continue their work.
Funeral and Memorial Information
Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Kimberly Akers had not been publicly confirmed in the information available at the time of publication.
Additional details may become available as family members make arrangements and authorities release further information about the investigation.
As the Floyd County community mourns, condolences are extended to the family, friends and loved ones of Kimberly Akers and everyone affected by the September 29 crash on KY 80.
May Kimberly Akers be remembered with compassion, and may her loved ones find strength and comfort as they mourn her passing following the tragic Floyd County collision.