Hit-and-Run Injuries Prompt WSP Appeal

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  On July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle“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 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 walking near eastbound I-82 south of Union Gap, Yakima County“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 driver fled the scene“The 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 injuries“Luis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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  WSP Detectives say the vehicle 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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  WSP is seeking witnesses to the July 13 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 is seeking anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway that morning“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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  Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted 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 WSP tip line can be contacted 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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  Michael A. Rees, 34, of Port Orchard, was arrested“Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives.”
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  Michael A. Rees was arrested for allegedly planning to pay a mother $1,000 to facilitate sexual contact with her juvenile daughter“In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives. During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000.”
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  The undercover operation began in May 2026“In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives.”
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  The undercover operation culminated in a June 25 meeting at a Tacoma hotel“On June 25, 2026, Rees arranged to meet who he believed to be the mother and her daughter at a Tacoma hotel to have sex with the child.”