Hit-and-Run Collision in Yakima County

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  A pedestrian named Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle on Monday, July 13, 2026“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 at approximately 3:20 a.m.“On 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 while walking eastbound on I-82“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 near Union Gap, Yakima County“On 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 left with serious injuries requiring hospitalization“Mr. 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 hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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  Evidence indicates the vehicle involved was a 2020–2025 Ford F-Series pickup“Evidence 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 damage“Evidence 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 mirror“Evidence 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 witnesses or anyone who observed the collision“WSP 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 observed Luis Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway“WSP 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 observation was early on July 13No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The public is urged to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743“If 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 public is urged to contact the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700“If 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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  No further details on the investigation are currently availableNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.