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Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County. Luis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital. The driver fled the scene, leaving behind evidence indicating a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage.

WSP Detectives are asking for witnesses who saw the collision or Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early on July 13. The vehicle involved is described as having damage to the front or driver-side tow mirror. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima Countyβ€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. Luis 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 on July 13, 2026β€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 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 sustained serious injuriesβ€œMr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospitalβ€œMr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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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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    Evidence indicates a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup was involvedβ€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 involved has 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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    WSP Detectives are asking for witnesses who saw the collisionβ€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.”
  • βœ“
    WSP Detectives are asking for witnesses who saw Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freewayβ€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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    The incident occurred early on July 13β€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 vehicle involved is described as having damage to the front or driver-side 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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    Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwoodβ€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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    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.”
  • βœ“
    Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the WSP tip lineβ€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.”
  • βœ“
    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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