LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- Police are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle of a suspect in a hit and run crash.

Police spokesman Dave Guttu said a woman was crossing at a crosswalk in the 7400 block of Lakewood Drive when she was hit by a 2006 silver Scion around 5:15 p.m. Friday.

Witnesses believe the driver ran a red light and caused the crash. The driver fled the scene.

The 39-year-old woman suffered serious internal injuries and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma. The woman, whose name has not been released, may have a ruptured spleen, Guttu said.

Police have detained a suspect whom they found soaking wet and walking in the 7900 block of "A" Street. Police believe the woman may have abandoned the vehicle somewhere between the scene of the accident and where she was found walking.

Police are now looking for a 2-door 2006 silver Scion with Washington license plate 218VIJ. Police believe the car has a cracked windshield and a front-end damage.

Anyone with information on the car's whereabouts is urged to call police at (253) 798-4721.