KENNEWICK, Wash. – Six months have passed since Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen was involved in a crash that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Jhoser Sanchez.

Despite the time elapsed, Clasen has not yet been charged. The incident occurred on March 1st when Sanchez was hit and killed while riding his motorcycle.

Clasen, who was off-duty at the time, had a reported blood alcohol level of 0.17 percent, more than double the legal limit. Our station received numerous messages requesting updates on Clasen’s case.

David Garavito, an assistant law professor at the University of Washington, explained that there are multiple factors at play, making it difficult to pinpoint a single reason for the delay. “It’s always hard from a public standpoint to try to piece apart when things

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