A woman who was 33 weeks pregnant died in a car accident on Tuesday, but doctors were able to deliver the baby who is currently hospitalized in critical condition.
Pregnant woman dies in car accident and doctors manage to save the baby
Samantha Russell, 22, was taken to the hospital after her car was hit by a driver fleeing police.
Officers were initially called to respond to reports of a disturbance involving a gun at a hotel. A man told authorities that he was robbed at gunpoint and then saw the suspect leaving the hotel with another man.
Police were able to identify and arrest Jaime Chavez, 34, of Wichita, for the alleged robbery. The other man, identified as Javan Ervin took off, leading officers on a chase.
Authorities called off the pursuit due to high speed and traffic conditions, but Ervin continued to speed.
He struck several cars, including Russell’s car, which was hit so hard that it rolled. Russell was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead before doctors delivered her unborn child.
“Sammy was taken from us, but left the most beautiful gift of life,” Brandon Russell posted on Facebook .
“Samantha was going to be a fantastic mother. She always had everything planned and ready to go.”
Ervin was arrested and faces several charges, including felony murder. Police say Chavez and Ervin are accused of being linked to at least two other robberies.
