(NewsNation) — A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in New Jersey.

The 17-year-old victims - Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis - were on an e-bike when they were hit by a car at around 5:30 p.m. Monday. They were rushed to the hospital but died of their injuries.

On Wednesday, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced a 17-year-old suspect was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

"Following a comprehensive and extensive investigation, the driver of the vehicle involved has been taken into custody by members of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Cranford Police Department," the agency wrote.

Prosecutors didn't name the suspect. NJ.com obtained citations issued in the crash which named the s

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