Mother gives birth in back seat moments before collision in Fresno, police say
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- Mother delivered a newborn in the back seat moments before the vehicle struck a pole.
- Police say driver exited Highway 41 too fast; collision occurred at Herndon Avenue.
- Emergency crews transported both conscious mother and baby to St. Agnes Medical Center.
A woman gave birth to a baby in the back seat of a vehicle just moments before the car was involved in a collision in Fresno.
The incident occurred at 11:15 p.m. at Herndon Avenue, as the vehicle exited Highway 41, where the driver reportedly took the off-ramp too fast and struck a pole, Fresno police Lt. Justin Hoagland said.
The mother delivered the baby naturally in the back seat before the crash, he said.
Emergency responders arrived to find both the mother and newborn conscious and breathing. They were taken to St. Agnes Medical Center for evaluation.
As of the latest update, both the mother and infant are reported to be doing well, Hoagland said.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee