Woodinville, Washington — A quiet Thursday afternoon turned terrible on U.S. Highway 2 when Dr. James Khezri and his wife, Dr. Elham Javadi, died in a head‑on collision that also claimed the life of another driver. The couple, both respected medical professionals and devoted parents, were pronounced dead at the scene just after 5:15 p.m. when their truck was struck by a westbound vehicle that crossed the center line near milepost 31, roughly two miles northeast of Gold Bar.
Colin Brown, 30, of Mill Creek, was driving the Ford that crossed into oncoming traffic. His vehicle hit the Khezris’ pickup truck head‑on, then the truck was struck again by a third vehicle. Emergency crews arriving within minutes found all three adults unresponsive and later confirmed their deaths. Two people in the third car were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Investigators say there’s no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved, and the crash remains under review.
Friends and colleagues describe Dr. Khezri as a caring anesthesiologist and aesthetic physician whose easy laugh and generosity made him a pillar of his community. His wife, Dr. Javadi, a skilled dental surgeon, was admired for her commitment to her patients and her calm, reassuring presence. Neighbors say the couple lived simply but generously, always ready to help others.
The Khezris’ two young sons now face life without both parents. A fundraiser started by a friend and colleague has drawn support from across the region. Donations will help cover funeral costs and immediate family needs as the boys begin an unimaginable new chapter.
The local medical community has been shaken. In waiting rooms and clinic halls, staff have shared memories of the couple’s warmth, professionalism, and steady dedication. “They weren’t just doctors to us,” one colleague said. “They were friends and trusted voices who made every person feel seen.”
On slow roads like Highway 2, residents have long worried about speeding and dangerous conditions. This latest tragedy, coming in what should have been a routine drive home, has renewed calls from some in the area for safety improvements and more caution from drivers.
For now, the focus remains on two young lives upended and a community trying to make sense of sudden loss. The boys are surrounded by family and friends, mourning parents who touched many lives with their work and their compassion.
