A 22-year-old Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington, has been charged with second-degree murder after authorities say he intentionally drove into a co-worker’s motorcycle following an encounter that allegedly triggered jealousy, as reported by Fox News.

Tyler Sorensen is accused of killing 20-year-old Jonathon Langdon on July 31 in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah.

According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Sorensen allegedly followed Langdon after the two left a Costco parking lot before moving his vehicle into the motorcycle’s lane and striking it.

A 22-year-old Costco employee is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say he intentionally drove his car into a coworker’s motorcycle, causing a crash that killed the 20-year-old rider in Issaquah, Washington.

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Investigators say the confrontation followed an interaction between Langdon and a female Costco co-worker whom Sorensen allegedly believed was his girlfriend.

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Authorities said Sorensen told investigators he became angry after seeing Langdon hug the woman. Following the encounter, Sorensen allegedly sent messages to friends saying his "blood is boiling."

Police and prosecutors say Sorensen then followed Langdon from the Costco parking lot. Security footage reportedly captured the events leading up to the collision.

Langdon was killed in the incident. Sorensen allegedly left the area afterward but returned approximately an hour later with a family member to speak with investigators, according to the Issaquah Police Department.

Prosecutors said Sorensen initially told his father that he "did something stupid" and had been involved in a collision but continued driving.

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After learning that his son had left the scene, Sorensen’s father drove him back to the location of the crash about an hour later.

During questioning, Sorensen allegedly acknowledged that his actions were "stupid." He also told investigators that he intended only to "spook" Langdon, according to prosecutors.

The circumstances surrounding Sorensen’s relationship with the female co-worker are disputed.

Sorensen allegedly told investigators that he and the woman had been romantically involved for approximately two to three months and that their relationship ended in late May.

The woman gave investigators a different account, authorities said.

According to police, she said she and Sorensen had never dated and that she regarded him only as a friend.

She also told authorities that she had repeatedly informed Sorensen that she "needed space" and that he was "crossing boundaries."

The conflicting accounts are part of the investigation into what led to the July 31 incident.

Sorensen now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with Langdon’s death.

The case stems from an incident that investigators say began with an ordinary interaction between co-workers and escalated into a deadly confrontation.

Issaquah Police Chief Steve Mylett expressed sympathy for Langdon’s relatives and friends following the incident.

"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.

The case highlights the allegations prosecutors are making about Sorensen’s actions, while the charges remain allegations unless and until proven in court.

Sorensen’s account, the female co-worker’s statement, and evidence collected by investigators will be considered as the criminal case moves forward.

The incident occurred in Issaquah, a city east of Seattle, and involved employees connected to a local Costco location.

Authorities continue to rely on surveillance footage, witness accounts, and statements made during the investigation as they build the case against Sorensen.

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