Bullshit Justice: The Clasen Case 💩⚖️
Less than a quarter mile from her own house (and mine) the asphalt still bears a dark, permanent reminder: a bloodstain. Every time I drive past, it punches me in the gut. This isn’t just a stain—it’s a scar on this community, and a scar on the system that’s supposed to protect us.
On March 1, 2025, off-duty Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen, a 13-year veteran, slammed into 20-year-old Jhoser Sanchez on his motorcycle in Richland, Washington. Jhoser died instantly. Let me make this crystal clear: he wasn’t a statistic. He was a son, a friend, a bright, loving young man with his whole life ahead of him. His parents are now left grieving and forced to watch the legal system crawl like molasses while they file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Clasen had a blood-alcohol content of 0.17%, more than twice the legal limit. Prior to the crash, she spent hours at a shady, cash-only bar in Richland, drinking, rubbing elbows with friends. The attorney for that bar? Surprise—Clasen’s own attorney. This isn’t a coincidence. This is the kind of insider maneuvering that makes the public suspicious and angry.
Body-worn camera footage shows Clasen spinning stories. She claims she saw a car with a headlight out and thought she had time to turn. Meanwhile, she killed a young man. Witnesses say she laughed and joked at the scene. Some even reported she tried to drive away. WTF? I’ve been on stressful calls—dark humor is one thing—but not when you just killed a human being.
And the system? It’s moving at a glacial pace. No charges have been filed, nearly eight months later. Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell kept saying the case was “almost finished,” then retired. Now it’s being handed to Chief Deputy Preston McCollam. Other DUI fatalities in the region, on the same night and afterward? Charged immediately. Regular people get jail. Troopers get patience. The thin blue line protects its own.
The memorial at the crash site—a cross with Jhoser’s photo—is a silent witness. Every time I drive past, I wonder: does she see it? Does she take the long way around like a coward, avoiding the reminder of her actions? Or does she just go about her life, shielded by the system that bends for her?
Due Process? WTF Is That?
Let’s get one thing straight: I get due process. I get that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That’s how the system works, and it’s critical. Nobody should be railroaded without their day in court. I respect that principle.
But let’s not confuse due process with taking eight months to file charges while the evidence practically screams “vehicular homicide.” A BAC more than twice the legal limit. Bodycam discrepancies. Witness accounts. A bloodstain that won’t wash away.
This isn’t about guilt—it’s about why the hell the case can’t even get to court. Other DUI fatalities? They go to court fast. But this? Nope. The badge gets a pass. “Due process” becomes a smokescreen for delay.
Listen: I’m retired law enforcement. I know the difference between protecting the rights of a suspect and shielding a badge. The principle of innocent until proven guilty does not justify months of stalling in this case. Due process should ensure justice, not delay it. Right now, it feels like it’s doing the exact opposite.
I live here. I see this. This is my community. And it makes me angry as hell. The public deserves answers. Jhoser’s family deserves justice. And the community deserves to know the law applies equally to all, not just those who wear a badge.
We’re not going to let this disappear. We’re not going to forget. And we’re not going to stop asking the hard questions until justice is finally served.
Watch this video & form your own opinion. To remain neutral I would tune out the commentator guy. 👇🏻
