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Baby Angelita death linked to teen mother
Teen mother in California drove car that ran over newborn, police say.
In brief
Teen mother in California drove car that ran over newborn, police say. A 14-year-old girl in California drove her car to run over her newborn baby after giving birth, police say. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Baby Angelita found dead
Monterey County authorities discovered a newborn dead beside a road on Aug 1, 2026.
Teen mother drove car
A 14-year-old mother drove a beige 2010 Mercury Milan with license plate 6HCR883.
Baby moved after birth
Investigators believe Baby Angelita was moved several feet from birth to under the vehicle.
Teenager sent messages
The teen sent messages saying she hid the baby because she feared her mother would kill her.
Teenager in Mexico
The teenager remains in Mexico after her father was arrested and she was taken by Mexican authorities.
Father faces charges
Sergio Galvez Perez, 38, faces felony charges of incest, child sex crimes, and child abuse.
The takeaway
A 14-year-old girl in California drove her car to run over her newborn baby after giving birth, police say.
