Hit-and-Run Victim Sought in Yakima Collision

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  On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle“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. 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 walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County“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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  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 hospitalized at 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 asking for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood“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. 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 for anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early on July 13 to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood“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. 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 vehicle involved is described as 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 involved 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 vehicle involved has a damaged driver-side tow mirror“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.”