Here's the breakdown:
* Laius's journey: Laius was traveling with his entourage to the Oracle at Delphi.
* The crossroads encounter: At a crossroads, Laius and his entourage encountered a group of men. One of the men, who was actually Oedipus in disguise, killed Laius in a heated argument.
* The fateful prophecy: This murder fulfills the prophecy given to Laius that he would be killed by his own son. Oedipus, unaware of his true parentage, was fulfilling the prophecy unknowingly.
It's important to note that there are some discrepancies in the accounts of Laius's death depending on the source. In Sophocles' play, the specific details about the murder and the identity of the assailants are initially shrouded in mystery, building suspense and driving the plot forward.