On July 13, 2026, at 3:20 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-82 near Union Gap in Yakima County. Luis Vazquez Del Angel, who was walking in or near the eastbound lanes, sustained serious injuries and was taken to MultiCare Memorial Hospital. The driver fled the scene without stopping. Evidence indicates the vehicle was a 2020-2025 Ford F-Series pickup with front or driver-side damage, including a damaged driver-side tow mirror.
WSP Detectives are seeking witnesses to the July 13 collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700. The case remains under investigation.