On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County. Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking in or near the eastbound lanes when struck from behind by a vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital. The driver fled the scene. WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses to the collision or anyone who observed Vazquez Del Angel walking on I-82 that morning. The vehicle involved is described as a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged driver-side tow mirror. Det. Patrick Lockwood 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 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.”
- ✓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.”
- ✓The collision 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.”
- ✓Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking in or 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.”
- ✓Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck from behind by a vehicle“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.”
- ✓Luis Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
- ✓Luis Vazquez Del Angel was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital“Mr. Vazquez Del Angel sustained serious injuries and was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima for medical treatment.”
- ✓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.”
- ✓WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses to the 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.”
- ⚠WSP Detectives are seeking anyone who observed Vaz Nicola Del Angel walking on I-82 that morningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The vehicle involved is described as 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.”
- ✓The vehicle involved 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.”
- ✓The vehicle involved has a damaged driver-side tow mirror“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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