- Trucker girl influencer Oti Cabadas’ sudden death has left her family, friends, and followers devastated
- She had defied norms to become one of the most-followed trucker girl influencers in Europe
- In an exclusive with TUKO.co.ke, a Kenyan man, David Kimathi, working in the US as a truck driver, shared the highs and lows of the craft
Trucker girl influencer Oti Cabadas, alias Coco Trucker Girl, has passed away at 41.
Source: Instagram
Cabadas was one of the most followed trucker women influencers in Spain.
What was Cabadas’ cause of death?
According to The Sun, she passed away after a suspected stroke. The influencer had attended a trucker event when the incident happened.
The content creator collapsed while on her way home from a trucker event in Alcañiz, Spain.
She had complained of severe headaches before she collapsed.
After collapsing, she was airlifted to a hospital in Spain, but she sadly succumbed and passed away.
Did Oti Cabadas dream of being a trucker?
While growing up, Cabadas always dreamed of becoming a hairdresser before changing her mind and opting for the influencer lifestyle.
She defied critics when her career in the truck world peaked, a craft not many women venture into.
According to reports, one of her teachers had discouraged her from truck driving, but she was determined to make a living out of it.
She has driven thousands of miles across Europe and while at it, she has amassed thousands of followers online.
The influencer highlighted the highs and lows in the trucking world as a woman in a male dominated area.
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, a Kenyan truck driver working in the US, David Kimathi, spoke about the highs and lows women face in the trucking business abroad
“She really was a trailblazer, highlighting the highs and lows in this industry. It’s really hard to hear about her passing. You know, as a trucker, my fyp is full of all these trucker people, seeing them inspires me on the road. From the long hours on the road to the discrimination in the industry, it’s not easy,” he said.
Netizens mourn Oti Cabadas
Here is what they had to say:
alspndemofurgon:
“Rest in peace Coco, a hug to your family and friends, we are very sorry.”
vicme1963:
“You picked up your last load. be happy traveling among the stars.”
javienomotopassion:
“You picked up your last load be happy traveling among the stars.”
laurapolo2578:
“@lepabilca292618 as they have said in the region, at the end of this event, he suffered severe headaches, fainted and was transported to the hospital of Zaragoza by helicopter.”
intenseprimer66:
“On Tuesday I saw your Scania pass through Castañares and I had a spark of allergy It was a pleasure to meet you in person! Bon voyage and see you….. R.I.P.”
nuri_nurinurina:
“Fly high beautiful one, travel those cloudy roads, lit up the ones below. Rip Poco blasts to the sky.”
What happend to Digda?
In other news, a Mombasa-based influencer, Digda, recently passed away.
Digda dies hours after a TikTok livestream, leaving fans to question what happened to her.
A close source revealed that she was rushed to the hospital after health complications.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
