Sarah Clasen Resigns from Washington State Patrol Amid DUI Vehicular Homicide Charges
Sarah Clasen, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper charged with DUI vehicular homicide following a crash in March 2025, has decided to resign from her position within the law enforcement agency. WSP officials confirmed that Clasen's resignation was received and accepted on March 18, with the effective date set for April 1, 2026. The agency has refrained from providing further comments on Clasen until the conclusion of her court proceedings.
The charges against Clasen stem from an incident in Richland where she allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist while off-duty. Court records indicate that a blood draw conducted nearly six hours after the collision revealed Clasen's blood alcohol content to be .17. Clasen reportedly refused to take a breathalyzer test at the scene and declined to participate in field sobriety tests.
Since March 2, 2025, Clasen has been on leave from her duties at WSP. During this period, she has been receiving a salary exceeding $133,000 along with a benefits package. However, upon the effective date of her resignation, Clasen will no longer be compensated by WSP or receive any employment-related benefits.
In light of these developments, the case against Sarah Clasen continues to unfold, with her resignation marking a significant step in the aftermath of the tragic incident.