Highway patrol officer helps deliver baby boy on roadside in Oklahoma
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A law enforcement officer’s routine day on patrol became unforgettable when he recently helped deliver a baby boy on the side of a highway.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Trooper Tyler Shelby was on patrol in southwestern Oklahoma on November 22 when he was called to assist with traffic control for an ambulance responding to a woman in active labor.
He rushed to the scene, just a mile away, according to OHP.
Dashcam video shows Shelby standing behind a black Chevrolet Camaro parked on the shoulder with the passenger door wide open and the pregnant mother sitting in the front seat.
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A law enforcement officer’s routine day on patrol became memorable recently when he helped deliver a baby boy on the side of a highway before an ambulance arrived. (Oklahoma Highway Patrol)
According to OHP, Shelby approached the woman to reassure her that help was just minutes away, but the baby had other plans.
“The baby is coming!” his mother told him.
“Well, don’t force it!” Shelby replied.
Within seconds, the soldier helped deliver her first baby, OHP said.
“All I did was play catch,” Shelby said.
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Dashcam video shows the ambulance arriving shortly after. (Oklahoma Highway Patrol)
Dashcam video shows an ambulance arriving a short time later and taking both the mother and the newborn, named Finley, to the hospital for continued care, according to OHP.
Shelby then returned to patrol duties.
“Trooper Shelby then returned to work ready for the next call,” OHP said. “We are happy to report that both mother and baby are doing great!”
OHP noted that its soldiers are trained for unexpected situations.
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OHP is “happy to report that both mother and baby are doing great!” according to a Facebook post. (Oklahoma Highway Patrol)
“Our medical training includes the basics of delivering a baby – something we hope to not encounter often – but when the time comes, our soldiers are ready to help,” OHP said. he said. “As a family, we are so excited for you and grateful that Officer Shelby can be there when you need us! Congratulations on your new arrival!”
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Earlier this year, a Michigan couple received a similarly unexpected birth. McDonald’s parking lot.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
