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WSP Seeks Info on Hit-and-Run Collision

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 in Yakima County, resulting in serious injuries. The Washington State Patrol is seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation.

The incident took place on Interstate 82, a major route connecting communities in the region. Residents are urged to contact the WSP with any relevant details to help identify the at-fault driver and support the ongoing investigation.

📄 Source: WA State Patrol — https://wsp.wa.gov/wsp-seeking-information-for-hit-and-run-collision-2/

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A hit-and-run collision occurred on eastbound I-82 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.”
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The collision happened 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 collision resulted in 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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The Washington State Patrol is seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation“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. 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 incident took place on Interstate 82“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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Interstate 82 is a major route connecting communities in the regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to contact the WSP with any relevant details“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 WSP is seeking to help identify the at-fault driver“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. 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 WSP is supporting the ongoing investigationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.