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Fatality on I-81 on Sunday night

Ronald Edward Cook III, age 25, of Woodbridge, died on Sunday night in a 2 vehicle crash on I-81 northbound at mile marker 171, reported state police public relations specialist Sgt. Rob Carpentieri of the Salem district  office. The accident took place around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night, April 26.

A 2001 Freightliner tractor trailer was pulling back on to I-81when a 2005 Volvo S40 4Door vehicle  reared ended the tractor trailer. Cook was the driver of the Volvo, he was wearing a seat belt said the state police.

He was pronounced dead at scene and no word on the driver of the tractor trailer. The investigation continues. There is no word on charges being issued, but may be pending, Carpentieri said.

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  1. Kristopher Kelley |

    I miss you Ron.

  2. Robert McCoy Cook |

    Ronnie, you are missed by your extended family as well. We are all praying for your Mom, Sister, Dad, and Grandparents. Hope to see you in HEAVEN!

  3. Alex Menkhaus |

    Almost been a year and I still miss you bud. RIP.

  4. Kristopher |

    One year later, and I am still thinking of you man.

  5. ashley keiser |

    You were sooo sweet to me, always treated me well, I will remember your smile, your laugh, how you always took my cig for me…always had my back, this hurts sooo bad. May God help your family through this. You will definitely be missed. Nights in jacuzzi, chilling with Mike, ya know ya know…lol..I know I will see you in heaven..could ya have the jacuzzi ready?? xoxo Rip babe.

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