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Zachary Sanchez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet expanse of Smith Valley, Nevada, a simple act of kindness on September 10, 2020, tragically ended the life of 36-year-old Zachary Sanchez. A truck driver from Silver Springs, Sanchez was on his way home after making a delivery in California. His journey was interrupted when he came across what appeared to be a single-vehicle accident on State Route 338. A man named Matthew Strain, 29, of Sun Valley, was on foot after crashing his own vehicle. It is believed that Sanchez, in a selfle ...Read More
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  • Man accused of killing trucker who stopped to help in Smith Valley
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    Victim Details

    Zachary Sanchez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Smith Valley

    NV

    2020-09-10

    36

    Zachary

    Sanchez

    11/10/2025

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