Hundreds gathered outside a St. Paul school on Friday at a vigil, mourning the death of a young girl who died of her injuries after being pinned under a minivan that drove through her Grade 6 classroom.

Residents confirm with CTV News the victim was 11-year-old Megan Wolitski.

Eight students in total were injured after a minivan went off the road and drove through Racette Jr. High School on Thursday morning.

Three, including Wolitski, were flown to hospital in Edmonton in critical condition. One of the girls was upgraded to stable condition on Thursday.

Five other students were treated in St. Paul.

RCMP said Friday morning that Richard Edward Benson, 46, the driver of the minivan, has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of possession of marijuana. Police are still waiting for a blood analysis for Benson.

"We have not charged with any impariment offences but we are still waiting analysis on the blood we have obtained," said C. Supt Randy McGinnis, RCMP district commander.

The charges were announced before Wolitski had died.

McGinnis had said it was possible charges in the case could be upgraded.

"If things turn to the worse, charges will likely be upgraded, but that will be as a result of a conversation with the Crown Attorney and our investigative team," he said.

Police said Benson was ‘combative’ when he was arrested, and officers had to use force to remove him from the van.

On Friday morning, McGinnis said Benson was apologetic and co-operating fully with the investigation.

"This morning he was very remorseful, very apologetic of what has transpired and is co-operative with our investigation," McGinnis said.

Police say Benson's vehicle came to rest on the desks after it crashed through the building and there were concerns even more damage could have occurred.

"There was a huge issue with safety," McGinnis said. "There was great fear the vehicle may tip and land straight on the students or place more vehicle weight on them."

Classes at Racette were cancelled Friday and the school will remain closed on Monday.

"Our priority is the well-being of the kids and families who were hurt. Our priority is all of our families and communities," said Superindent Glen Brodziak.

Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, however 250 students will be temporarily moved to St. Paul Regional High.

Counselling is also being offered to students and teachers.

"We have met with staff on numerous occassions and are providing counselling as necessary," Brodziak said.

"Staff have been amazing but are they touched by this? Of course. They are dealing with it as best as could be expected."

Benson's family told CTV News on Friday that he had been suffering from seizures and was taking mediciation for the seizures.

His nephew Karl Crooker said Benson became debilitated after a brutal beating in 2002 - and wonders if Benson was dealing with a seizure when his van drove through the school.

Benson has been remanded in custody and will appear in court in St. Paul on Oct. 29.

He received minor injuries in the crash.

With files from Veronica Jubinville and Amanda Anderson