Mother Killed, 2 Children Seriously Injured In Spring Hill Crash

SPRING HILL, FL – A young Citrus Springs mother lost her life Sunday, June 3, and her two children were hospitalized following a crash on U.S. 41 and Fontaine Avenue in Spring Hill.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 8 a.m. Ryan Manley, 26, of St. Petersburg was driving a 2018 Hyundai Accent north on U.S. 41 approaching Fontaine Avenue when he drifted into the southbound lane.

Manley reportedly struck a 2002 Saturn driven by Shaita Guillory, 30, who died at the scene.

Her two children, ages 9 and 7, were airlifted to St. Joseph’s Hospital with serious injuries.

Manley and his passenger, 27-year-old Christopher Reilly of Philadelphia, were both taken to Bayonet Point Hospital with serious injuries.

The FHP said alcohol may have been a factor in the incident.

Image via FHP

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