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Man, 90, found unresponsive in car on State Street believed to have died of natural causes

By Howard B. Owens

A 90-year-old man from Albion who was found unresponsive in his still-running car on State Street on Sunday night was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

A Sheriff's deputy found the car at 11 p.m. at State and Douglas and Batavia PD along with Batavia fire and Mercy EMS responded.

The deputy used an unlock tool to gain entry to the vehicle.

Ira M. Baker was transported to UMMC. He was pronounced dead at 11:25 p.m.

Officer James DeFreze investigated and determined there were no signs of foul play at the scene nor signs of struggle.

Chief Shawn Heubusch said it's believed Baker died of natural causes. There was no autopsy.

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