Traffic Forces San Francisco Vehicle Birth
Traffic Forces San Francisco Vehicle Birth
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The 911 call came at approximately 4:40 p.m., and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Crossover Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Golden Gate Park.
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Karollyn and Nate said they had often joked that she might give birth in the car, adding that they were traveling along Karollyn’s usual route to work and never expected the unusually bad traffic to coincide with the delivery.
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The responding units included San Francisco Fire Department Paramedic Engine 14 and an American Medical Response ambulance; officials said first responders arrived just in time to deliver the baby.
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The family specifically credited medical professionals who were also trapped in traffic, along with the doula, for helping them before paramedics arrived.
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The San Francisco Fire Department congratulated the family, describing the birth as “a true testament to dedication, compassion, and teamwork.”
A baby girl was born on the side of a San Francisco road Saturday afternoon when her parents got stuck in heavy traffic on the way to the hospital. Karollyn and Nate pulled over near Crossover Drive in Golden Gate Park at around 4:40 p.m. and called 911. Their daughter, Cielle Ray, arrived before paramedics could reach them, according to ABC7.
The family had joked many times that Karollyn might give birth in the car, but they never expected it to actually happen. Weekend road closures on Highway 101 for resurfacing, plus a three-vehicle crash, created the unusually bad traffic. A doula stuck in the same congestion coached Karollyn through the delivery. Medical professionals also trapped nearby helped until firefighters arrived just in time.
Traffic Chaos Converges on Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Fire Department Paramedic Engine 14 and an American Medical Response ambulance were dispatched to the intersection of Crossover Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at 4:40 p.m., according to ABC13. First responders were delayed by heavy congestion and had to park about two blocks away, then run to the family on foot.
Multiple factors created the traffic jam. Highway 101 was closed for resurfacing work over the weekend. A separate three-vehicle crash added more congestion to an already difficult afternoon. The timing proved devastating for a family racing to reach the hospital.
Doula and Bystanders Step In During Labor
A doula caught in the same traffic gridlock became the key helper during the emergency delivery. She coached Karollyn through each stage of labor while they waited for paramedics. Other motorists also stopped to assist, including several medical professionals who happened to be stuck nearby.
The family later gave special credit to these strangers for their quick thinking and compassion. ABC11 reported that the combination of trained medical help and the doula's guidance made all the difference during those critical minutes before emergency responders arrived.
Mother and Baby Arrive Safely at Hospital
Cielle Ray was born healthy inside the vehicle, and both mother and baby were in good condition. Paramedics transported them to a hospital for follow-up care and monitoring. The San Francisco Fire Department praised everyone involved in the safe delivery.
Fire officials called the birth "a true testament to dedication, compassion, and teamwork." First responders arrived just in time to support the final stages of delivery and ensure both Karollyn and Cielle Ray received proper medical attention immediately afterward, according to ABC7NY.
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