PLUM, Pa. (AP) - A driver who was under the influence of fentanyl and marijuana when he caused a head-on crash that killed two people is now headed to prison.
Edward Cass III was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven to 14 years, followed by seven years’ probation. A judge had found the 27-year-old Saltsburg man guilty in July of two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI.
Authorities say Cass was traveling on Route 286 in Plum in August 2017 when he crashed into another car. Two people in that vehicle - 43-year-old Beth Ann Beveridge and 17-year-old Michael Zier - were killed, while Beveridge’s daughter, who was Zier’s girlfriend, was seriously injured.
Cass’ lawyer argued for a slightly lesser sentence, saying his client was remorseful and has been sober since the crash.
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