Hit-and-Run Collision in Yakima County

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  A hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound Interstate 82 near Union Gap in Yakima County“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.”
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  The collision happened on July 13, 2026“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.”
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  The collision injured Luis Vazquez Del Angel“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. Mr. 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“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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  The pedestrian was left with serious injuries“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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  Evidence indicates the vehicle was a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup“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 had front or driver-side damage“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 who observed the collision“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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  Witnesses are sought who saw Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82 early on 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 driver is urged to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The driver is urged 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 (5509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.”
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  The victim was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”