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.