Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker on motorcycle after seeing hug: DA
A Costco employee in a Seattle suburb allegedly rammed his car into a co-worker riding a motorcycle, killing him out of anger and jealousy, according to reports citing statements made to investigators.
Tyler Sorensen, 22, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the July 31 death of 20-year-old Jonathon Langdon in Issaquah.
Sorensen allegedly followed Langdon out of a Costco parking lot before swerving into his lane and striking his motorcycle, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
Langdon was thrown from his motorcycle into a metal signpost, authorities said. Sorensen fled the scene but returned an hour later with a family member to speak with investigators, according to the Issaquah Police Department.
"The defendant, however, continued on his way without hesitation, only stopping to make sure his vehicle was okay to drive home," states the affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
Sorensen allegedly told investigators that he became jealous after seeing Langdon hug a female co-worker whom Sorensen claimed was his girlfriend. After seeing the hug, he texted friends that his "blood is boiling."
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The female co-worker denied that she and Sorensen had ever dated, stating she had previously told him he was "crossing boundaries," PEOPLE reported.
Sorensen allegedly told law enforcement that his actions were "stupid" and that he only wanted to "spook" Langdon, claiming he did not intend to hit him with his vehicle.
"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim as they process this tragic loss of life," said Issaquah Police Chief Steve Mylett.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.