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Millionaire oral surgeon, 66, killed in freak ELK accident while enjoying drive in his BMW Z4

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Garino, K. (2026, September 19). Millionaire oral surgeon, 66, killed in freak ELK accident while enjoying drive in his BMW Z4. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16143139/Millionaire-oral-surgeon-66-killed-freak-ELK-accident-enjoying-drive-BMW-Z4.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Dr. Mark Baker, a 66-year-old millionaire oral surgeon from Pocatello, Idaho, died on Thursday evening when his BMW Z4 collided with an elk on Interstate 15 near Portage, Utah, approximately one mile from the Idaho border. The crash occurred around 9:30 pm and shut down both northbound lanes for nearly three hours as emergency crews responded to the scene. Baker’s colleagues remembered him as a dedicated and compassionate surgeon who had served patients across eastern Idaho for many years.

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Dr Mark Baker, 66, a prominent oral surgeon from Pocatello, Idaho, died in a freak accident on Thursday evening when his 2022 BMW Z4 struck an elk on Interstate 15 near Portage, Utah. The crash occurred around 9:30pm and led to the closure of both northbound lanes for about an hour before one lane was reopened; the other remained closed for another two and a half hours. Authorities are still investigating the incident. Baker was part of Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho, where he was remembered by colleagues as someone who brought compassion, kindness, and dedication to every patient. His practice stated that Dr Shawn A Jepsen would take over his patients' care.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source An Idaho surgeon was killed after his luxury BMW collided with a massive elk during a nighttime drive near the Utah border. Dr Mark Baker, 66, of Pocatello, died after his 2022 BMW Z4 struck an elk in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Portage, Utah, on Thursday evening, according to East Idaho News. Idaho State Police said the fatal crash happened around 9.30pm near the Idaho-Utah border, where Baker's vehicle collided with an elk that was blocking the roadway. Baker died at the scene and was identified by Oneida County Coroner Brad Horsley as the well-known oral surgeon who served patients across eastern Idaho. uncertain

who → see → Idaho

The crash shut down both northbound lanes of I-15 for about an hour as emergency crews responded. asserted

crews → shut → hour

The right lane later reopened, while the left lane remained closed for another two and a half hours. asserted

lane → reopen → hours

Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing. asserted

investigation → say → ?

Baker was a prominent oral surgeon with Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho, whose colleagues remembered him as a 'trusted surgeon who brought compassion, kindness and dedication to every person he treated,' according to a Facebook post. ' uncertain

he → remember → post

To the community, he was a physician who believed deeply in serving others,' the practice said. asserted

practice → believe → others

An Idaho surgeon was killed after his luxury BMW collided with a massive elk during a nighttime drive near the Utah border Dr asserted

BMW → kill → border

Mark Baker, 66, of Pocatello, died after his 2022 BMW Z4 struck an elk in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Portage, Utah, on Thursday evening (pictured with wife) Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing ' asserted

investigation → die → wife

Dr Baker leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond the walls of our practice. asserted

that → leave → practice

'The lives he touched, the patients he cared for, and the relationships he built will continue to be a lasting part of his story.' The practice said Dr Shawn A Jepsen will take over Baker's patients and continue their care. asserted

Jepsen → touch → care

'We are grateful for the years we shared with Dr Baker and for the countless ways he made a difference in the lives of others,' the statement added. asserted

statement → share → others

Millionaire oral surgeon, 66, killed in freak ELK accident while enjoying drive in his BMW Z4

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