Trial begins in case of Missoula deputy charged with speeding in crash that killed man

Sheriff's deputy not guilty of speeding in fatal crash, Missoula jury finds

The prosecution argued the deputy should be held accountable because he did not use emergency lights or sirens, while the defense said the officer was within the bounds of duty.

Missoula deputy's speeding trial centers on duty, discretion and deadly crash

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Trial begins in case of Missoula deputy charged with speeding in crash that killed man

Trial began Thursday in Missoula County Justice Court in the case of Missoula County Sheriff's Office Deputy Michael Baker, who's fought a speeding charge all the way to a jury.

Missoula County Deputy fighting speeding ticket from fatal crash

A Missoula County Sheriff's Deputy is fighting a speeding ticket in front of a jury a rare move that stems from a deadly crash.The crash happened in May 2025, south of Lolo on Highway 93.Baker was leading a three-vehicle law enforcement convoy headed to execute a search warrant.According to court testimony, Baker was traveling 84 miles per hour, without lights and sirens, in the left lane when an elderly man who prosecutors say was not supposed …