A Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington, has been charged with second-degree murder following an incident in which he allegedly rammed his car into a co-worker riding a motorcycle, killing the 20-year-old victim, according to court documents and prosecutors.
Tyler Sorensen, 22, was charged in connection with the July 31 death of Jonathon Langdon, who was thrown from his motorcycle and struck a metal signpost after the collision. Sorensen fled the scene but returned an hour later with a family member to speak with investigators, authorities said.
According to the Issaquah Police Department, Sorensen allegedly followed Langdon out of a Costco parking lot before swerving into his lane and striking the motorcycle. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators captured the moments leading up to the crash.
Sorensen told law enforcement that he became jealous after seeing Langdon hug a female co-worker, whom he claimed was his girlfriend. He later texted friends that his "blood is boiling" following the encounter. The female co-worker denied ever dating Sorensen, stating she had previously told him he was "crossing boundaries," according to reports.
In a statement to investigators, Sorensen described his actions as "stupid" and claimed he only intended to "spook" Langdon, denying any intent to strike him with his vehicle. However, prosecutors allege Sorensen continued driving without stopping to render aid, only checking his vehicle for damage before leaving the scene.
Sorensen returned to the collision site roughly an hour later with his father, who drove him after learning of the incident. Sorensen reportedly told his father that he "did something stupid" and had been in a collision but kept going. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed the second-degree murder charge against him.
The Issaquah Police Chief Steve Mylett offered condolences to Langdon’s family and friends, stating, "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim as they process this tragic loss of life." The case remains under active investigation, with authorities reviewing additional evidence, including witness statements and digital communications.
Court documents indicate that Sorensen’s trial is pending, with proceedings expected to address the motivations behind the alleged attack and the circumstances of Langdon’s death. No further details about Sorensen’s legal representation or potential plea have been released at this time.