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Monahans Truck Driver Killed in Eastern Oregon

A Monahans truck driver is dead after being killed in a big rig wreck accident in eastern Oregon. 45-year-old Christina Maria Cook died in the crash on Saturday.
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NewsWest 9

OREGON - A Monahans truck driver is dead after a big rig wreck in eastern Oregon.

45-year-old Christina Maria Cook died in the crash on Saturday.

She was the co-driver of the semi.

According to Oregon State Police, the 18-wheeler, loaded down with 40,000 pounds of frozen food, was headed east on Interstate 84.

That's when the driver, 47-year-old David Ramsey, lost control on the icy roads.

The semi hit a barrier, slid back across the road and crashed through the guardrail.

Officers believe Cook was in the sleeper cab of the truck at the time of the accident.

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