Woman Dies From Car Jamming Under Semi Trailer

Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation and no enforcement action has been taken. It happened Friday at approximately 3:30 PM.

(CANBY, Ore.) - A Grande Ronde-area woman died Friday afternoon when the car she was driving crashed into the side of a semi-trailer pulled by a commercial truck turning across Highway 99E between Canby and Oregon City.

Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation and no enforcement action has been taken. It happened Friday at approximately 3:30 PM.

Police say that according to preliminary investigation, a 1999 Freightliner pulling a 53-foot semi-trailer driven by 71-year old Robert Waller of Oakdale, California, attempted to turn left from a truck lot to go northbound near milepost 17.

As he did, a southbound 2002 Nissan driven by 36-year old Cynthia Trevino-Williams of Grande Ronde, was unable to stop in time as the truck and trailer made the left turn. Her car drove under the semi-trailer near the rear wheels where it became wedged under the trailer. Cynthia Trevino-Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene. Waller was not injured.

The OSP Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision. Assistance at the scene provided by Canby Fire Department, Clackamas Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

It was raining at the time of the collision but weather does not appear to be a factor, troopers said. Highway 99E was closed for 4 hours during the investigation.

Canby Fire District, Clackamas Fire district, Clackamas County Sherriff, Oregon State Police and Canby Police responded all responded as traffic was closed on 99E both north and south.

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Edward Renfroe February 16, 2014 8:27 pm (Pacific time)

Wow it has been 5 yrs. amazing how things just seem to fly and not a days goes by that your not in my thoughts, I miss you so much, god deffinately got an angel when he took you, you still dearly loved and missed!!!

Loren February 1, 2012 7:59 am (Pacific time)

Wow 4 years! I miss you so much. And think of you all the time. Love you Cynthia.

Edward Renfroe April 18, 2011 6:26 pm (Pacific time)

As I set here and think back to all of the great times we shared CYN you were my rock my breath of air in a world that was closing in on me you were there for me through so much thank you for the time we had have fun playing with Chassity I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

Edward Renfroe January 17, 2011 12:41 pm (Pacific time)

Cyn, I think of you daily, i miss our nights out doing karaoke together i miss our nights talking together i miss us all our time together, I love and miss you

I miss you so much November 24, 2010 10:51 am (Pacific time)

I could really use you right now. Life is so hard and I know you would find the right words to help me through this moment. I love you and miss you so much. xoxo Me

missing you May 12, 2010 10:34 pm (Pacific time)

I think of you daily, and wish I could just pick up the phone and call you. I know you are in heaven waiting for all of us down here!

just me February 5, 2009 10:46 pm (Pacific time)

We miss you terribly Cynthia

JoAnna Hembling-Swartout February 11, 2008 4:57 pm (Pacific time)

she will be missed terribly and may her family know she was loved by so many for just being herself. my prayers are with you all.

cearlie@hctc.com February 5, 2008 12:54 pm (Pacific time)

I was the first on the scene. There was nothing I could do. I am so sorry.

Loren February 5, 2008 1:06 am (Pacific time)

She was like my big sister. This is a sad moment for those who knew cynthia. she will be missed and remembered by many. We love you Cyn.

Kate February 4, 2008 2:06 pm (Pacific time)

I would just like to say, That I was one of the witnesses that saw this accident. It was very tramatic for me even though i did not know this loved women. I would like to add that at the time of the wreck it was not raining. It was blue sky. Also I would like to add, that I send my prayers to family and freinds that knew her!!

Rebecca February 4, 2008 11:33 am (Pacific time)

A truly great and inspirational woman. My love and condolances to the family, Ken--my heart and thoughts are with you.

Neal Feldman February 4, 2008 1:47 am (Pacific time)

Sad thing all around. Everyone seems to be forgetting the truck driver who will have to live with this too. Motor vehicles are extremely deadly. I wish more drivers operated with that in mind. Ah well...

Daniela February 3, 2008 10:15 pm (Pacific time)

Cynthia, you will be missed. Ken I am so sorry for your loss.

Laura February 3, 2008 11:58 am (Pacific time)

My thoughts are with the family. I am honored to have known Cynthia. I will dearly miss her.

matt February 2, 2008 11:59 pm (Pacific time)

this was my friend and also my ex that i remained close with its a sad loss to her and her family i will miss her dearly

Patti February 2, 2008 2:19 pm (Pacific time)

My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I am going to miss her so much! My love to Ken.

Amber February 2, 2008 10:13 am (Pacific time)

Sending prayers for her family this morning, what a tragic accident.

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