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Hit-and-Run Victim Sought in Yakima

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On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle while walking near eastbound I-82 in Yakima County. The driver fled the scene without stopping. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital.

Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking anyone who witnessed the collision or saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway early on July 13. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged tow mirror. Investigators ask the public to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.

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    On Monday, July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicleβ€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. 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 incident occurred at 3:20 a.m.β€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 struck by a vehicle while walking near eastbound I-82β€œLuis 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 incident happened in Yakima Countyβ€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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    The driver fled the scene without stoppingβ€œThe 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 injuriesβ€œMr. 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 Hospitalβ€œMr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
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    Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking anyone who witnessed 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 seeking anyone who saw Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freewayβ€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 collision occurred early on July 13β€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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    The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickupβ€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 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 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 ask the public to contact Detective Patrick Lockwoodβ€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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    Detective Patrick Lockwood 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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    Investigators ask the public to contact the WSP tip lineβ€œIf you have any information that would be helpful in this investigation please contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (5509)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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