Hit-and-Run Collision in Yakima County

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  On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle“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. 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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  Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap in 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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  A 2020–2025 Ford F-Series pickup truck is suspected“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 involved has damage to the front or driver side“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 Detectives are seeking witnesses or anyone who saw Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early July 13“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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  The vehicle involved likely has damage to the driver-side tow mirror“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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  Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood 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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  Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the WSP tip line 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.”