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Idaho surgeon dies in freak car crash with elk

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Gugliara, S. (2026, September 19). Idaho surgeon dies in freak car crash with elk. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/us-news/idaho-surgeon-dr-mark-e-baker-dies-in-freak-car-crash-with-elk/

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Dr. Mark E. Baker, a 66-year-old oral surgeon from Pocatello, Idaho, died in a car accident when his BMW Z4 hit an elk that ran onto Interstate 15 around 9:30 p.m. on Monday. The incident occurred just before he would have retired, and colleagues described him as compassionate and dedicated to his patients and the community. Baker’s practice paid tribute to him by highlighting his significant contributions to dental care and his mentorship of peers.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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A highly regarded oral surgeon died in a freak car wreck after he smashed into an elk on an Idaho highway. asserted

he → regard → highway

Dr. Mark E. Baker was driving his 2022 BMW Z4 down Interstate 15 in Pocatello when he struck the animal as it ran into the road just before 9:30 p.m. Monday, according to police. uncertain

it → drive → police

Baker, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene. asserted

Baker → pronounce → scene

It’s unclear if he was wearing his seatbelt, the Idaho State Journal reported. uncertain

Journal → ’ → seatbelt

He practiced with the Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho in Pocatello for decades, with the company posting a heartfelt tribute to him on Friday. asserted

company → practice → Friday

“To his patients, he was a trusted surgeon who brought compassion, kindness, and dedication to every person he treated,” the company wrote on Instagram. asserted

company → trust → Instagram

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

who → believe → others

The post was flooded with comments from colleagues and loved ones celebrating Baker’s devotion to his work and his warm personality. asserted

post → flood → work

I’m glad I had the opportunity to work for him and watch him change lives,” one co-worker wrote. asserted

worker → ’m → lives

“He made such a meaningful impact on our dental community and will be deeply missed,” said another. asserted

another → make → community

Idaho surgeon dies in freak car crash with elk

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