A man charged in connection with a 2018 crash that left three people dead, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The Washoe County District Attorney's Office says 26-year-old Dana Terry will be eligible for parole after serving 5 years.

Terry previously pleaded to guilty to Driving a Vehicle While Having a Prohibited Amount of Marijuana in His Blood, Resulting in Death.

On November 10, 2018, state troopers were dispatched to Mt. Rose Highway near Thomas Creek Road following reports of a crash. The DA's Office says during the investigation, it was determined that Terry had been driving on Mt. Rose Highway after smoking marijuana when he crossed the center line and struck another car head-on, instantly killing the driver of the other car. Soon after, two Good Samaritans arrived and tried to help both Terry and the first victim. Moments later, another car approached the scene but did not see the crashed vehicles or people in the highway due to limited lighting on a dark night. Despite attempting to take an evasive maneuver, the other vehicle hit Terry’s car, causing it to spin and strike both Good Samaritans. Both men who had stopped to assist were killed.

(The Washoe County District Attorney's Office contributed to this report.)

DECEMBER 1, 2020: 

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a 2018 crash that resulted in three deaths on Mt. Rose Highway. 

Nevada Highway Patrol issued a warrant for the arrest of Dana William Terry for his involvement in the crash.

NHP says Terry turned himself in on November 30. He was booked into the Washoe County Jail on three counts of DUI. 

In 2018, Nevada Highway Patrol investigated a crash involving a silver Toyota Tacoma driven by Terry that was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane on SR-431. NHP says the Toyota Tacoma hit a sedan traveling westbound, killing 67-year-old Craig Wells Park. Two Good Samaritans stopped to provide assistance at the collision scene. Within several minutes, a GMC Yukon traveling westbound observed the crash and struck the right side of the Toyota Tacoma. The two Good Samaritans were then hit by the Tacoma and killed. 

NHP says an initial investigation suspected impairment in the crash. 

The two Good Samaritans were posthumously honored after the crash, which you can read about below.

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Two men were honored for their courage on Tuesday, after sacrificing their lives in an attempt to save others.

On November 10th, Brian Morris and Manuel Torres stopped to help people involved in a car crash on Mt. Rose Highway.

During their efforts, a second crash happened and they were hit and killed by a separate car.

"As every good citizen should, both of these gentleman stopped, rendered aid to people in need, and unfortunately paid the ultimate sacrifice for that," says Rob Stepien, Deputy Chief with the Nevada Highway Patrol.

"This is an example of human selflessness and caring and love that needs to be memorialized and remembered in the community," says Chief Charlie Moore with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.

On Tuesday, with the help from NHP and TMFPD, the wives, children and families of Brian and Manuel were presented with the Meritorious Service Award and Citizen's Medal of Honor. It's the highest honors that can be given to a person who displays service over self.

"Nothing can bring them back, regardless of this medal or this award, it's just a way to show respect for the family," says Stepien.

"It's pretty evident from the tears at the podium, that the extreme amount of pain and loss, I can't even express it, I don't even have words," says Moore.

But there are no need for words, because the memories of these two men will live on with their families forever.

Manuel, who inspired everyone around him, will always be remembered as the man who put others first.

Brian, a skilled geologist, will live on as a mentor, husband, friend and father who always displayed a passion for his work.

"His friends would say, if there was gold in the ground, he'd be the one to find it," says Moore. "They were outstanding human beings and selfless individuals and it's appropriate that we honor their lives and what they did on that fateful day."

NHP says in light of this tragic event, if you ever see flashing red lights or signs of a crash, please slow down and move over to a further lane. This will help drivers avoid first responders and citizens who could be on the road assisting in a crash.

UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released new information on the fatal crash that happened on Mt. Rose Highway on Saturday night.

They said it happened at Thomas Creek road around 10 p.m.

A preliminary investigation showed a silver 2001 Toyota Tacoma pickup was traveling eastbound on Mt. Rose Highway in the left-hand westbound lane. A green and tan 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan was traveling westbound on Mt. Rose Highway in the westbound left-hand travel lane. 

The left front of the Toyota Tacoma struck the left front of the Mercury Grand Marquis and both vehicles stopped in the center turn lane and the westbound travel lanes. The driver of the Mercury Grand Marquis, 67-year-old Craig Park of Reno, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two good Samaritans, both traveling in separate vehicles, arrived in the scene moments later and stopped to help. As the good Samaritans were on the driver side of the Toyota Tacoma, a white 2002 GMC Yukon SUV was traveling westbound on Mt. Rose Highway observed the crash and steered to the left, striking the right side of the Toyota Tacoma within several minutes of the crash. The two good Samaritans, 43-year-old Rodolfo Torres of Reno and 57-year-old Bryan Morris of Reno were both struck by the Toyota Tacoma. Torres sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Morris was transported to the hospital were he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Toyota Tacoma sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. 

NHP says impairment is suspected in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information on the crash is urged to contact Trooper Max Davis of the NHP Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (MIRT) at (775) 687-9618.

(The Nevada Highway Patrol contributed to this report).

Original Story: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office has identified the three men who died after two back-to-back crashes involving multiple cars on Mount Rose Highway at Thomas Creek Road Saturday night.

The ME's Office says 43-year-old Rodolfo Torres and 67-year-old Craig Park, both of Reno, died on scene. 

The ME's Office says 57-year-old Brian Morris of Reno died after the crash at Renown Regional Medical Center. 

The cause of death for all three men is pending investigation. 

Officials responded around 10 p.m. to the first crash, and again to a second crash at 10:20 p.m. All lanes of Mount Rose Highway were shut down until about 4:30 a.m. Sunday. The NHP Fatal Investigation Team is investigating the crash that involved three vehicles.

No other information was immediately released.Â