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WSP Seeks Info on Hit-and-Run Injuries

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County. Luis Vazquez Del Angel, who was walking in or near the lanes, sustained serious injuries and was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital. The driver fled the scene. Evidence points to a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage.

WSP Detectives are asking for witnesses or anyone who saw the pedestrian on the freeway that morning. They request contact with Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the tip line at (509)249-6700. The investigation is ongoing.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle 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. 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 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 incident 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 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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    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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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospitalβ€œMr. 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 sceneβ€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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    Evidence points to 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 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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    WSP Detectives are asking for witnesses or anyone who saw the pedestrian 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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    Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted 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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    A tip line is available 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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    The investigation is ongoingNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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