WSP Seeks Info on Hit-and-Run in Yakima County

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  A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap in Yakima County 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. 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 was reported by Washington State Patrol“The post WSP Seeking Information for Hit-and-Run Collision appeared first on Washington State Patrol .”
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  Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking near the eastbound lanes“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 hit 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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  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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  The victim had 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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  Evidence indicates the vehicle was 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 had 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 collision“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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  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743“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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  Anyone with information is asked to contact the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700“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 transported to 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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  The Plum Point Fire in Lincoln County near Grand Coulee has been authorized for state fire mobilization“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 started July 15 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 is estimated at 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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  The fire is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush“It is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush, and is threatening homes, and Grant County Public Utility District power lines.”
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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 in effect“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State resources were mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“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.”