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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 became overwhelming shortly after she left the North Ogden area and she called 911 at 8:38 p.m.
Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Jalaine Hawkes says the expectant mother pulled over on the side of Interstate 15 and waited for help.
A state trooper, Josh Carr, and Willard Police Chief Jean Loveland helped Ostler give birth to a 9.9-pound baby boy in her car within minutes of their arrival. Carr had 14 years of EMT experience, but had never delivered a baby until that night, according to UHP.
The mother and baby were taken in good condition to the hospital in Brigham City, about 60 miles north of Salt Lake City.