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Vancouver, WA: WSP Seeks Info on Hit-and-Run Collision

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap in Yakima County. Luis Vazquez Del Angel, a pedestrian walking near the eastbound lanes, was struck from behind by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene without stopping. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima. WSP detectives identified the vehicle as a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged driver-side tow mirror.

WSP is asking for witnesses or anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway on the morning of July 13. Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700. The WSP release was sent by Trooper Daniel Mosqueda, D3 PIO.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    A hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap in 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 collision 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 collision 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 from behind 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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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was a pedestrian walking near the eastbound lanesβ€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 driver fled the scene without stoppingβ€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 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 hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakimaβ€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 identified the vehicle 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 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 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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    WSP is asking for witnesses or anyone who saw 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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    WSP is asking for people who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the morning of 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 WSP release was sent by Trooper Daniel Mosquedaβ€œRelease sent by Trooper Daniel Mosqueda, D3 PIO”
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    Trooper Daniel Mosqueda is D3 PIOβ€œRelease sent by Trooper Daniel Mosqueda, D3 PIO”

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