Baby born on roadside as mom drives herself to hospital

SALT LAKE CITY — Police say a pregnant Utah woman driving herself to the hospital gave birth to a healthy, nearly 10-pound baby boy on the side of an interstate highway Saturday.

Authorities say 32-year-old Devi Ostler's labor started before she got into the car, but soon became overwhelming and she called 911.

On a recording of the call, Ostler can be heard telling a dispatcher she's trying to pull over because she needs to push.

Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Jalaine Hawkes says a state trooper and a local police chief helped her give birth to a 9.9-pound baby boy in her car within minutes of their arrival.

The mother and baby were taken in good condition to the hospital in Brigham City, about 60 miles north of Salt Lake City.

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