Deadly crash closes Hwy 99 near Monmouth

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Deadly crash closes Hwy 99 near Monmouth

02:21 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

By kgw.com Staff

MONMOUTH, Ore. -- At least one person was killed in a crash on Highway 99 south of Monmouth.

Oregon State Police said the crash involved a small truck and commercial truck near Stapelton Road.

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Troopers said they thought the truck was trying to pass in a no-passing zone when it smashed into the semi. The semi driver had minor injuries.

There was no word yet on when the highway would reopen.