Woman gives birth with some help from a stranger

MOORESVILLE. N.C. -- Malik Isaiah's introduction into the world was less than perfect: He was almost born on the Jubliee Bridge in Nashville, Tenn.

It was Easter morning, and Herman Patton was driving to church when he noticed a car stopped on the wrong side of the bridge. He quickly pulled over and realized how severe the situation was. Cynthia Price was in labor and losing blood fast.

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Price had gone into labor and was driving herself down Jefferson Street to Baptist Hospital. Along the way she became disoriented and started losing blood. In her semi-conscious state of mind, Price ended up on the wrong side of the road. When Patton came to her aid he noticed the blood-soaked seat and realized the baby was coming, feet first.

At 7:30 a.m. Patton placed the call to 911 from the bridge. Thirty minutes later Malik Isaiah was introduced to the world at Baptist Hospital.

According to the nurses at the hospital, if Patton hadn't stopped that Easter morning it is very likely that Price would have bled to death.

Patton stopped by the hospital that following Tuesday to visit mom and new baby. "We hugged, we cried," Patton said.

For his heroic and selfless act, Patton will be recognized as this week's Incredible Hero at Nashville Superspeedway.

The Incredible Heroes are extended an invite to attend the Nationwide Series race as guests of CJM Racing and the America's Incredible Pizza Company. Each hero receives a plaque in recognition of their heroism and they spend a VIP day at the race track.

The Incredible Heroes campaign will run throughout the 2009 Nationwide Series season. If you know of an Incredible Hero and would like to nominate him or her please email: heroes@incrediblepizza.com for consideration or check out www.incrediblepizza.com/contests/incredibleheroes.