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Hit-and-Run Collision in Yakima County

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On July 13, 2026, a hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County, leaving Luis Vazquez Del Angel with serious injuries. The driver of a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup fled the scene without stopping.

Washington State Patrol detectives are asking for witnesses who saw the collision or observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early on July 13. The vehicle involved likely has front or driver-side damage, including a damaged tow mirror. Investigators can be contacted at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.

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    A hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County on July 13, 2026β€œOn 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 after the collisionβ€œLuis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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    The driver of a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup fled the scene without stoppingβ€œEvidence 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. 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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    Washington State Patrol detectives are asking for witnesses who saw the collisionβ€œWSP 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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    Washington State Patrol detectives are asking for witnesses who observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early on July 13β€œWSP 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 vehicle involved likely has front or driver-side damageβ€œEvidence 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 likely has a damaged tow mirrorβ€œEvidence 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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    Investigators can be contacted at (509)249-6743β€œIf 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)249-6700β€œIf 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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