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Hit-and-Run Injury on I-82

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On July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County, and sustained serious injuries. The driver fled the scene without stopping.

WSP Detectives are seeking information about the collision or Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway that morning. 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. Witnesses are urged to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood 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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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle on July 13, 2026β€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.”
  • βœ“
    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking eastbound on I-82β€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 struck by a vehicle 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. 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 sustained serious injuriesβ€œLuis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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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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    WSP Detectives are seeking information about 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 information about Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway that morningβ€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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    Witnesses are urged to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood 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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    Witnesses are urged to contact the WSP tip line 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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