Dr. James Khezri and Dr. Elham Javadi Die in Highway 2 Collision Near Gold Bar
Dr. James Khezri and Dr. Elham Javadi died in a Highway 2 collision near Gold Bar. Read full details on the crash, victims' lives, and road safety tip
A GoFundMe campaign created to support the two sons of Woodinville physicians Dr. James Khezri and Dr. Elham Javadi has raised approximately $24,000 as of Friday, offering community-backed assistance following the couple’s tragic deaths in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision occurred Feb. 12 near milepost 31, about two miles northeast of Gold Bar. Investigators said a westbound Ford Fusion driven by 30-year-old Colin Brown of Mill Creek crossed the centerline and struck the couple’s eastbound Ford F-150 head-on. A Honda CR-V traveling behind then collided with the F-150, which caught fire following the impact.
Dr. Khezri, 56, Dr. Javadi, 52, and Brown were pronounced dead at the scene. Two occupants of the Honda CR-V were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have stated that neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected as contributing factors, and the crash remains under active investigation.
The fundraiser, organized Feb. 17 by Javad Sajan of Woodinville, describes Dr. Khezri as a mentor, colleague, and friend whose laugh could brighten even the most difficult days. Dr. Javadi is remembered as a brilliant professional and devoted partner whose compassion extended beyond her medical practice into her personal life. Together, they were widely regarded as a remarkable team who made lasting contributions to their patients and the broader medical community.
Donations from friends, colleagues, and community members are intended to support the couple’s sons with memorial costs and immediate family expenses as they navigate unimaginable grief. The campaign page reflects an outpouring of condolences, with many donors sharing memories of the physicians’ kindness, dedication, and impact on countless lives.
The loss has deeply affected both the Woodinville community and the wider healthcare field. Colleagues have expressed sorrow at losing two respected physicians whose commitment to patient care and mentorship shaped many careers and improved many lives.
As investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash, community members are focusing on supporting the surviving family. In the face of tragedy, the fundraiser stands as a testament to the lives Dr. Khezri and Dr. Javadi touched — and to a community determined to help their sons through an incredibly difficult chapter.
