WSP Seeks Info on Hit-and-Run in Yakima

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  A hit-and-run collision occurred 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 on eastbound I-82 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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  Evidence points to a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with 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 seeking witnesses to the July 13 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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  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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  The victim was walking near eastbound lanes when struck from behind“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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  Authorities ask 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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  Authorities ask 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 victim was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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  State fire resources were mobilized for the Plum Point Fire“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 began on July 15“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m.”
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  The Plum Point Fire covers 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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  No evacuations are in effect for the Plum Point Fire“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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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 State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation“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.”