PINELLAS PARK- Two drug suspects have been charged with the death of a mother, also injuring her children and another adult.

Thursday night, Pinellas Park Police were conducting a drug sting operation in a parking lot. The suspects took off when cruisers closed in to make the arrest.

The two ran a red light at US Highway 19 and 70th Street, crashing into another vehicle. The impact killed 32-year-old Nachenga Robinson. Another adult, and three of Robinson’s children were injuried.

The suspects took off on foot, and were later apprehended by police. They are identified as 20-year-old Devonta Merriex, who was driving, and 21-year-old Rashane Barber. Both have extensive prior criminal records.

The victims are from Florence, South Carolina, and were visiting the area.

Investigators are seeking witnesses to the crash. If you have any information, please call Pinellas Park Police Investigator Ron McKenzie at (727) 541-0758.