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On July 13, 2026, Luis Vazquez Del Angel was struck 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.”
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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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel was walking eastbound on I-82 near Union Gap, Yakima County“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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel was left with serious injuries“Luis 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 required hospital treatment at 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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WSP Detectives are asking for anyone who saw the collision to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood“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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WSP Detectives are asking for anyone who observed Vazquez Del Angel walking on the freeway before the crash to contact Detective Patrick Lockwood“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 vehicle involved is 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 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.”
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The vehicle 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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The Plum Point Fire in Lincoln County began 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 Plum Point Fire is burning 150 acres in cheatgrass and sagebrush“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m. This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing. It is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush, and is threatening homes, and Grant County Public Utility District power lines.”
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State fire resources were mobilized by Chief John Batiste at 6:30 p.m. on July 15“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 State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Plum Point Fire.”
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The Plum Point 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 ordered for the Plum Point Fire“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The cause of the Plum Point Fire is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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WSP arrested Michael A. Rees, 34, of Port Orchard on July 15“July 15, 2026 Tacoma, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has successfully apprehended a Port Orchard man following an undercover child exploitation and child sex trafficking investigation. In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives. During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000. On June 25, 2026, Rees arranged to meet who he believed to be the mother and her daughter at a Tacoma hotel to have sex with the child. As Rees entere”
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Michael A. Rees was arrested following an undercover investigation into child exploitation“WSP Detectives Arrest Port Orchard Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0000
July 15, 2026 Tacoma, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has successfully apprehended a Port Orchard man following an undercover child exploitation and child sex trafficking investigation.”
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Michael A. Rees allegedly planned to pay $1,000 to a mother to have sex with her juvenile daughter in June 2026“In May of 2026, Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives. During the conversations, Rees allegedly expressed a desire to meet with a mother and her juvenile daughter for the purpose of impregnating the juvenile. In exchange, he was going to pay the mother a total of $1,000.”
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The arrest was made by the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has successfully apprehended a Port Orchard man following an undercover child exploitation and child sex trafficking investigation.”