$50K Reward Offered to Find Hit-and-Run Driver Who Hurt 86-Year-Old Woman

Barbara Summerfield remains hospitalized with leg and pelvis injuries suffered March 16 as she crossed a street

A $50,000 reward was announced Thursday for information about a hit-and-run driver who struck an 86-year-old woman last week near the University of Southern California campus.

Barbara Summerfield remains hospitalized with leg and pelvis injuries suffered March 16 when she was struck by sport utility vehicle as she crossed Figueroa Street at Adams Boulevard. Summerfield continues to breath through a respirator, family members said a Thurday news conference to announce the reward.

After hitting the senior the driver made a U-turn and drove past her, before speeding through a red light and heading into the USC Campus according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators. Her daughter, Felicia Summerfield, previously said the person responsible would be forgiven if they surrendered to the law and faced the consequences.

The crash was captured on surveillance video, stills from which were presented at Thursday's news conference.

"I can't go past the image where the driver hits my mother and makes contact, I turn away," Felicia Summerfield said.

Described as a strong-willed woman who loves attending her South LA church and her community, the retired LAX drug officer trainer tried to shake off her injuries after being struck.

The vehicle, described as a late-model silver Infiniti SUV, had paper or dealer plates, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 323-421-2500 or 1877-LAPD-24-7.

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