WSP Seeks Info on I-82 Hit-and-Run

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  On Monday, July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap“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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  Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck by a vehicle that 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 incident 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.”
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  The driver of a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup struck Luis Vazquez Del Angel“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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  The driver did not stop“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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  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.”
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  Luis Vazquez Del Angel was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital“Mr. 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 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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  The vehicle involved had damage to the front or 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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  Investigators ask anyone with information 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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  Investigators ask anyone with information 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 Plum Point Fire in Lincoln County is burning 150 acres“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m. This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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  The Plum Point Fire has prompted state fire resource 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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  State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the response on July 15, 2026, 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 response was authorized following a request from Grand Coulee Fire Chief Ryan Fish“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 fire started at 5:27 p.m. on July 15“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m.”
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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 place for the Plum Point Fire“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”