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Hit-and-Run Victim Sought After I-82 Collision

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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.

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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 on eastbound 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 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.”
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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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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel required hospitalization at 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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    WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses who observed 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.”
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    WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway before the incidentβ€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 vehicle involved is described as 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 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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    The vehicle involved has 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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    Detectives 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.”
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    Detectives 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.”

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