Bremerton Hit-and-Run Case Seeks Public Help

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  A hit-and-run collision occurred on I-82 near Yakima“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 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 injured in the collision“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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  Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking near the eastbound lanes“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 driver fled the scene without stopping“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 victim 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 suggests 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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  Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses who may have seen 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 may have observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway 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 public is urged to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood at (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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  The public 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 (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.”