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Hit-and-Run Victim Sought

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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, 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.

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, 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 walking in or 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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    Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuriesβ€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. Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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    Vazquez Del Angel was taken to 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 are seeking witnesses who may have seen 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 may have observed Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82β€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 believed to be 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 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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