On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound Interstate 82 in Yakima County near Union Gap. Luis Vazquez Del Angel, walking eastbound, sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at MultiCare Memorial Hospital. The driver fled the scene without stopping.
Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses who saw the collision or observed Mr. Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway before the incident. The vehicle involved is believed to be a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged driver-side tow mirror. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.