LAPD Central Traffic Division detectives are trying to find the person responsible for the hit-and-run that seriously injured 24 year-old Susana Prieto on the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 16.

They’ve released a photo of a Dwight Stephens, a person of interest they’re trying to question in connection with the accident and are asking for the public’s help in trying to locate him.

Prieto was driving her 2002 Ford Mustang southbound on McKinley Avenue when her car was struck by a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe that was traveling westbound on 54th Street. The driver of the Tahoe left the scene of the collision without providing identification or helping the victim of the accident. The investigating is on-going.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Detective M. Kaden at (213) 972-1837, Detective J. Mapson at (213) 972-1825, or Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at (213) 972-1853. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.