On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County, involving Luis Vazquez Del Angel, who was walking in or near the eastbound lanes. The driver fled the scene without stopping. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima.
WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses who may have seen the collision or observed Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82 on the morning of July 13. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged driver-side tow mirror. Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.