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Tyler Sorensen Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Ramming Coworker

8/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tyler Sorensen was charged with second-degree murder after ramming coworker Jonathon Langdon on July 31, 2026, in Issaquah, Washington.
Video showed Sorensen’s sedan follow Langdon, swerve into his lane and strike his bike, killing him.
Police said Sorensen texted “blood was boiling” after seeing Langdon hug a coworker, claiming he wanted to “spook” him.
Sorensen, whose bail set at $2 million, pleaded not guilty on August 6, 2026, with a pre-trial conference set for August 27, 2026.

History

Historical Context

When Congress created OSHA in 1970, the agency began defining workplace violence as a serious hazard. A 1995 OTA review highlighted the need for specific standards, and BLS data show that between 1992 and 2010 there were 13,827 workplace homicides—about 700 per year. The 2024 murder of coworker Jonathon Langdon revives calls in Washington State for stricter policies modeled on those early OSHA efforts.

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Story summary

Tyler Sorensen was charged with second-degree murder after ramming coworker Jonathon Langdon on July 31, 2026, in Issaquah, Washington.
Video showed Sorensen’s sedan follow Langdon, swerve into his lane and strike his bike, killing him.
Police said Sorensen texted “blood was boiling” after seeing Langdon hug a coworker, claiming he wanted to “spook” him.
Sorensen, whose bail set at $2 million, pleaded not guilty on August 6, 2026, with a pre-trial conference set for August 27, 2026.

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