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Unborn baby survives mother’s death after robbery suspect crashes their car

A pregnant woman whose car was allegedly hit by a fleeing robbery suspect died but her unborn baby survived, according to the husband and father.

Samantha Russell, 22, was at a stop light in Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday when Javan Ervin, 37, reportedly ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle.

Samantha was transported to Wesley Medical Center and pronounced dead about two hours after the 5pm accident, according to KAKE News. Her husband Brandon on Wednesday confirmed that their baby boy was alive and healthy. Read the full story here ▶