On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County. The driver fled the scene, leaving Vazquez Del Angel with serious injuries requiring hospitalization at MultiCare Memorial Hospital.
WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses who observed the collision or saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway before the incident. The vehicle involved is described as a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged tow mirror. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line.