A Lewiston girl has died from her injuries suffered in Monday night’s hit-and-run accident, and the suspect in the case has been arrested.

According to the Lewiston Police Department, Sydney Byrd, 8, and Gregory Engel, 54, were both hit by a white van that drove into their apartment complex driveway at a high rate of speed at around 7:40 p.m. The vehicle left the scene through an alleyway without stopping.

Byrd and Engel were both taken to St, Joseph Regional Medical Center with serious injuries – Byrd died of extensive head injuries.

Police located the van in Clarkston and identified the driver as James Schuetze, 45. He was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license, and felony leaving the scene of an accident.

The investigation has been referred to the Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office for review and more charges are possible.