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Hit-and-Run Collision Seeks Witnesses

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County. The driver fled the scene, leaving Vazquez Del Angel with serious injuries. WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses to a collision involving a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage.

WSP Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700. The collision occurred on a highway where pedestrians are prohibited, raising safety concerns for those walking near the roadway.

📄 Source: Washington State Patrol — https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    On July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle“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 at 3:20 a.m.“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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    Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking on eastbound I-82“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 near Union Gap, 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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    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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    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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    WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses to a 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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    The collision involved 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 asking anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood“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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    Det. Patrick Lockwood's contact number is (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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    WSP Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the WSP tip line“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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    The WSP tip line number is (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.”
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    The collision occurred on a highway where pedestrians are prohibitedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The incident raises safety concerns for those walking near the roadwayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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