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A serious injury hit-and-run collision occurred on 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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The 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 involved Luis Vazquez Del Angel“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“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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Vazquez Del Angel 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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WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses“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 anyone who saw Vaz3quez Del Angel walking on the freeway“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 early that morningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The vehicle involved is 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 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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State fire resources were mobilized on July 15, 2026“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. 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 to assist with 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 is in Lincoln County“July 15, 2026 Lincoln County – 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 fire began on July 15, 2026“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m.”
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The fire began 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 fire covers 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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The 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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No evacuations are currently in effect“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization“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 authorized 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 followed a request from local fire officials“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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WSP Missing and Exploited Children Task Force arrested Michael A. Rees“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 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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Rees was arrested on July 15, 2026“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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Rees allegedly planned to meet a mother and her juvenile daughter for sex“During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile.”
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Rees allegedly planned to do so in exchange for $1,000“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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Rees was arrested after arranging a meeting“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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The meeting was arranged 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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The meeting was arranged 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.”