Skip to Content

Dashcam video shows New Mexico State Police officer rushing to save baby choking in car

A state police officer is seen in this image from video saving a baby that was chocking.
NMSP
A state police officer is seen in this image from video saving a baby that was chocking.

ESPAÑOLA, New Mexico — It was a life or death moment recently for an 11-month-old boy, and it was all caught on camera, ABC affiliate KOAT reported.

The family was rushing to the hospital to save little Elikai when New Mexico State Police officer Mario Herrera heard a call for help.

Dash camera video showed Officer Herrera racing through Espanola to get to the baby boy in time. When he arrived, Herrera performed CPR on the infant and revived him. 

You can watch that dash cam video at the top of this article.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

ABC News

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content