Riverside County Grandmother Helps Deliver Baby on Busy Highway
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — A late-night drive turned into a life-changing moment early Saturday when a Riverside County grandmother helped deliver her daughter’s baby on the side of a busy highway, assisted by the child’s aunt before paramedics arrived.
According to KTLA 5 News, the baby boy made his surprise debut along a local highway in the early hours of the morning when his mother went into labor unexpectedly.
Family Steps In Before Paramedics Arrive
The grandmother and aunt immediately jumped into action as the family pulled over on the shoulder of the road. Working together, they safely delivered the newborn before emergency crews reached the scene.
Moments later, Riverside County emergency medical services arrived to provide assistance and transport both mother and baby to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Mother and Baby Doing Well
Photos from the scene show first responders wrapping the newborn in blankets and loading the mother onto a stretcher as paramedics checked vital signs. Officials later confirmed that both mother and baby were in good condition.
A firefighter on scene described the moment as “one of those rare calls that reminds you how precious life is.”
A Highway Birth to Remember
The heartwarming incident quickly spread online, with many praising the family’s calm and quick response under pressure. The baby boy, who arrived healthy despite the dramatic delivery, has already earned a fitting nickname from responders — “the highway baby.”
Authorities said the family declined to share personal details but expressed gratitude to everyone who offered help that morning.
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