Zachary Sanchez, 36, was shot and killed on September 10, 2020, after stopping to help what appeared to be a single-vehicle crash on State Route 338 in Smith Valley, Nevada. A truck driver from Silver Springs, he had been returning from a delivery in California when the encounter occurred. Matthew Strain, 29, of Sun Valley, was on foot at the crash scene and is accused of shooting Sanchez; Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second truck driver who stopped to help was held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped by Strain, who investigators say attempted to steal that driver’s vehicle. A third passing vehicle distracted Strain, allowing the second driver to flee into nearby farmland. Deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol officers responding to multiple 911 calls found Strain hiding and arrested him without further incident. He was booked on open murder, battery with a deadly weapon, and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon on a no-bail hold. Investigators have noted possible mental health issues or drug use as contributing factors.

If anyone witnessed the crash or the shootings that night, or has information about the events on State Route 338, please share what was seen.