NORTHWEST INDIANA - An Indiana State Trooper working on the Indiana Toll Road was unexpectedly called on to help deliver a baby.
Indiana State Police Public Information Officer, Sergeant Glen Fifield said in a news release that it happened on Friday at about 12:30 p.m., when a male truck driver requested assistance from Trooper Thomas Maymi.
The driver told Maymi that his wife was pregnant and may be in labor. Maymi advised dispatch to call for an ambulance, then went with the driver to his truck to check on the pregnant female.
Upon entering the truck, it became clear to the Trooper that there was not enough time to transport the patient to the hospital and he would be delivering the baby. Maymi assisted the woman with her contractions until LaPorte County EMS arrived. Two minutes after paramedics were on scene, the baby was delivered. Upon delivery, mom and baby were transported to LaPorte Hospital
The proud parents have named their newborn Malaki Thomas Robertson, his middle name after Trooper Thomas Maymi. Malaki weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz.
Maymi said he was glad that he was in the right place at the right time and wishes them congratulations.
