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Hit-and-Run Collision Victim Sought

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap. The driver fled the scene, leaving Vazquez Del Angel with serious injuries. Evidence suggests the vehicle was a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged tow mirror.

WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses or anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82 on July 13. Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700. The collision occurred on a stretch of I-82 where pedestrians are not permitted, raising concerns about safety on the highway.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    On July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicleβ€œLuis Vazquez Del Angel was walking eastbound in or near the eastbound lanes of I-82 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.”
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    The incident occurred at 3:20 a.m.β€œOn Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Hit and Run serious injury collision occurred on eastbound Interstate 82 (I-82), in Yakima County, just south of Union Gap.”
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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking eastbound on I-82β€œLuis Vazquez Del Angel was walking eastbound in or near the eastbound lanes of I-82 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.”
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    The incident occurred near Union Gapβ€œOn Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Hit and Run serious injury collision occurred on eastbound Interstate 82 (I-82), in Yakima County, just south of Union Gap.”
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    The driver fled the sceneβ€œThe driver of the vehicle that struck Mr. Vazquez Del Angel continued eastbound on I-82 without stopping at the scene.”
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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was left with serious injuriesβ€œLuis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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    Evidence suggests the vehicle was a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickupβ€œEvidence found at the scene indicates that the vehicle that struck Mr. Vazquez Del Angel was a 2020 – 2025 Ford F-Series pickup and will have damage to the front and or driver side of the vehicle to include damage to the driver side tow mirror.”
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    The vehicle had front or driver-side damageβ€œEvidence found at the scene indicates that the vehicle that struck Mr. Vazquez Del Angel was a 2020 – 2025 Ford F-Series pickup and will have damage to the front and or driver side of the vehicle to include damage to the driver side tow mirror.”
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    The vehicle had a damaged tow mirrorβ€œEvidence found at the scene indicates that the vehicle that struck Mr. Vazquez Del Angel was a 2020 – 2025 Ford F-Series pickup and will have damage to the front and or driver side of the vehicle to include damage to the driver side tow mirror.”
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    WSP Detectives are seeking witnessesβ€œWSP Detectives are looking for anyone who might have witnessed the collision or observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway the morning of July, 13th.”
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    WSP Detectives are seeking anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82 on July 13β€œWSP Detectives are looking for anyone who might have witnessed the collision or observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway the morning of July, 13th.”
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    Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted at (509)249-6743β€œIf you have any information that would be helpful in this investigation please contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.”
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    The WSP tip line can be contacted at (509)249-6700β€œIf you have any information that would be helpful in this investigation please contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.”
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    The collision occurred on a stretch of I-82 where pedestrians are not permittedNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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