Two people died Tuesday after a Jeep tore through a Washougal swimming hole, striking them as they lay on the beach.

A Jeep with damage to the front end was located a few hours later, and a man was being held for questioning, according to Washougal police.

Shortly before 5 p.m., a red or maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee drove through a chain-link fence on the west side of Sandy Swimming Hole Park, 550 N. Shepherd Road, according to a Washougal Police Department news release. The car continued down to the beach and struck a man and woman who were lying down.

The Jeep exited the park on the east side by driving up a berm and through a park sign, according to the release. Witnesses reported that the Jeep did not slow down while in the park. It was last seen headed east on Shepherd Road away from the park and located by police later Tuesday night.

The man and woman were taken to the hospital in critical condition, but both soon died of their injuries, according to the release. Authorities have yet to identify them, citing a need to notify next of kin.