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A serious injury hit-and-run collision occurred 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.”
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The collision happened 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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Luis Vazquez Del Angel was involved in the collision“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 walking near the eastbound lanes“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 from behind 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 vehicle 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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WSP detectives are seeking witnesses who observed the 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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WSP detectives are seeking witnesses who saw Mr. Vaz nadquez Del Angel walking on the freeway that morning“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 is described as 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 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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WSP Detectives ask anyone with information to contact Det. Patrick Lockwood“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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Det. Patrick Lockwood can be contacted 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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WSP Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the WSP tip line“If you have any information that would be helpful in this investigation please contact Det. Patrick Lockwood at (5509)249-6743 or the WSP tip line at (509)249-6700.”
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The WSP tip line can be contacted 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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State fire resources were mobilized for the Plum Point Fire“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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The Plum Point Fire is in Lincoln County“July 15, 2026 Lincoln County – 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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The Plum Point Fire started on July 15“The Plum Point Fire started on July 15, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m.”
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The Plum Point Fire started 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“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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The Plum Point Fire is threatening homes“It is burning in cheatgrass and sagebrush, and is threatening homes, and Grant County Public Utility District power lines.”
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The Plum Point Fire is threatening 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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The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation“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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A Port Orchard man was arrested for alleged 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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The arrest was part of an undercover investigation“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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The investigation involved a planned meeting with a juvenile“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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WSP Detectives arrested Michael A. Rees“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 is 34 years old“Michael A. Rees , 34, engaged in online communications with undercover MECTF detectives.”
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Michael A. Rees was arrested for allegedly planning to pay a mother $1,000 to have sex with her juvenile daughter“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 meeting was set for June 25, 2026“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.”
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The meeting was set for June 25, 2026 at a Tacoma hotel“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.”
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Rees was apprehended before the encounter“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.”