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A serious injury hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-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 Monday, 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 happened 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 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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck from behind 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 vehicle that struck Luis Vazquez Del Angel 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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel sustained 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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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WSP Detectives are seeking information about the incident“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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WSP Detectives are seeking details about 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 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup has 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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The 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup has a damaged tow mirror“null”
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The vehicle continued eastbound on I-83 after the collision“null”
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Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted 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 WSP tip line can be contacted 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.”
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The Plum Point Fire is burning 150 acres in Lincoln County“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m. This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing. It is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush, and is threatening homes, and Grant County Public Utility District power lines.”
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The Plum Point Fire is near Grand Coulee“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Plum Point Fire located in Lincoln County, near the city of Grand Coulee.”
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The Plum Point Fire prompted a state fire mobilization“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Plum Point Fire located in Lincoln County, near the city of Grand Coulee.”
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Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 15“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Ryan Fish, Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.”
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Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at 6:30 p.m.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Ryan Fish, Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.”
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The mobilization was requested by Fire Chief Ryan Fish“Fire Chief Ryan Fish, Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.”
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The Plum Point Fire began on July 15 at 5:27 p.m.“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m.”
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The Plum Point Fire threatens homes and power lines“It is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush, and is threatening homes, and Grant County Public Utility District power lines.”
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The Plum Point Fire has no evacuations in place“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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State resources are being coordinated to aid containment“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Plum Point Fire. Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered miscellaneous air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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WSP also arrested Michael A. Rees“In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives. During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000. On June 25, 2026, Rees arranged to meet who he believed to be the mother and her daughter at a Tacoma hotel to have sex with the child. As Rees entere”
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Michael A. Rees is 34 years old“Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives.”
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Michael A. Rees is from Port Orchard“Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives.”
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Michael A. Rees was arrested following an undercover investigation“WSP Detectives Arrest Port Orchard Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0000
July 15, 2026 Tacoma, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has successfully apprehended a Port Orchard man following an undercover child exploitation and child sex trafficking investigation.”
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Michael A. Rees allegedly discussed paying $1,000 to have sex with a juvenile“During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000.”
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Michael A. Rees discussed the payment during online conversations in May 2026“In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives. During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000.”
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Michael A. Rees was arrested after arranging a meeting at a Tacoma hotel“On June 25, 2026, Rees arranged to meet who he believed to be the mother and her daughter at a Tacoma hotel to have sex with the child.”
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Michael A. Rees arranged the meeting on June 25, 2026“On June 25, 2026, Rees arranged to meet who he believed to be the mother and her daughter at a Tacoma hotel to have sex with the child.”