Washington Trooper Sarah Clasen DUI Homicide Case
Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen resigned, effective April 1, 2026, while awaiting trial for vehicular homicide related to a fatal collision on March 1, 2025, where she allegedly failed to yield at an intersection with a BAC of 0.17%. As of March 19, 2026, Clasen has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide, and her omnibus hearing has been rescheduled to August 12, 2026, with a trial set for September 28, 2026. She was charged on September 5, 2025, in the death of Jhoser Sanchez and is also facing a wrongful death civil lawsuit. Bodycam footage from December 9, 2025, revealed detectives investigating the bar where Clasen allegedly drank encountered resistance and missing records.
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March 2026 — 2 developments
WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen resigns amid vehicular homicide trial for fatal 2025 collision
Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen has resigned, with her resignation effective April 1, 2026. She is currently awaiting trial for vehicular homicide related to a fatal collision on March 1, 2025, where she allegedly failed to yield at an intersection while having a BAC of 0.17%.
Sarah Lee Clasen's DUI crash hearing rescheduled for discovery
An omnibus hearing for Sarah Lee Clasen, charged in a fatal DUI crash, has been rescheduled to August 12 to allow more time for discovery. Prosecutors allege Clasen failed to yield at an intersection while impaired with a BAC of 0.17. A pre-trial date is set for September 10, with the trial scheduled for September 28.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen's vehicular homicide trial postponed to March 2026
The trial for Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen, charged with vehicular homicide, has been postponed from its original January 7, 2026 date. Her next court appearance is scheduled for March 11, 2026, with a pre-trial conference on April 15, 2026, and a jury trial set for March 11, 2026.
Trial Postponed for Trooper Sarah Clasen in Vehicular Homicide Case
The trial for Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen, charged with vehicular homicide, has been postponed. Clasen is accused of driving under the influence on March 1, 2025, resulting in the death of Jhoser Sanchez. The original trial date was canceled, and reasons for the postponement have not been disclosed.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Detectives investigating bar where Trooper Clasen drank before fatal DUI crash encounter resistance
New bodycam footage reveals detectives investigating the bar where Trooper Sarah Clasen allegedly drank before a fatal DUI crash encountered resistance and missing records. The investigation is working to establish her timeline, with detectives finding conflicting evidence regarding bar receipts and staff accounts.
October 2025 — 1 developments
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Trooper Sarah Lee Clasen for Vega-Sanchez Death
A wrongful death civil lawsuit has been filed against off-duty Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Lee Clasen for the death of Jhoser Emmanuel Vega-Sanchez, alleging Clasen was driving under the influence and failed to yield. Additionally, an online court record indicating a failure to appear notice for Clasen was an error, with her attorney clarifying there was no court order for fingerprinting.
September 2025 — 2 developments
Off-duty Trooper Sarah Clasen Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Homicide in Fatal DUI Crash
Off-duty Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide on September 25, 2025, in connection with a fatal March 1, 2025, crash. Her blood alcohol content was 0.17%, more than double the legal limit. Clasen was released without bail and without alcohol monitors, but with court orders not to consume alcohol or possess controlled substances.
Trooper Sarah Clasen Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash
Prosecutors charged Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen with vehicular homicide on September 5, 2025, six months after the fatal March 1, 2025, crash that killed Jhoser Vega Sanchez. Clasen, who was allegedly intoxicated and failed to yield, refused a Breathalyzer test. She faces charges related to the incident where Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Clasen investigated for potential extended alcohol consumption before crash
Further investigation into Clasen's activities before the crash suggests she may have been at a restaurant for over four hours prior to picking up pizza, potentially indicating a longer period of alcohol consumption.
March 2025 — 6 developments
Surveillance footage shows Clasen at Domino's before crash
New details emerge regarding Clasen's whereabouts before the crash, with surveillance footage suggesting she was at a Domino's pizza location shortly before the collision.
Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen arrested, charged with vehicular homicide in fatal DUI crash
Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen was arrested and released on March 3, 2025, following a fatal DUI crash on March 1, 2025, that killed motorcyclist Jhoser Enmanuel Vega-Sanchez. Clasen pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide charges on September 25, 2025, with her blood alcohol content reported as 0.17%. A wrongful death civil lawsuit was filed on March 19, 2025, alleging Clasen was driving under the influence and failed to yield.
Off-duty Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen charged with vehicular homicide in fatal crash
Off-duty Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal March 1, 2025, crash that killed Jhoser Vega Sanchez. A wrongful death lawsuit has also been filed, alleging Clasen was driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.17%, more than double the legal limit. Investigators found Clasen and her husband had spent four hours at a Richland bar before the crash.
Trooper Sarah Clasen's Arrest Bodycam Footage Released
Bodycam footage of Trooper Sarah Clasen's arrest is released. The footage captures her behavior at the scene, where she made statements about the crash and her actions prior to it.
Washington State Trooper Sarah Clasen Arrested for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen was arrested for vehicular homicide on March 1, 2025, following a collision that killed 20-year-old motorcyclist Jhoser Sanchez. Investigators suspect Clasen was impaired, noting signs of intoxication and her refusal of sobriety tests. A special prosecutor was appointed due to potential conflicts of interest.
Trooper Sarah Clasen's 911 call released; investigators suspect impairment in fatal crash
The 911 call made by Trooper Sarah Clasen on the night of the fatal crash is released. Court documents indicate investigators suspect impairment due to signs like glossy eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of intoxicants.