Woodinville, Washington — What started as an ordinary evening drive ended in heartbreak on U.S. Highway 2 when a head‑on collision killed Dr. James Khezri, his wife Dr. Elham Javadi, and the driver of the other vehicle. The crash happened near Gold Bar, about two miles northeast of town, just after 5:15 p.m. on a Thursday. A westbound car crossed the center line, hitting the couple’s pickup truck before another car collided with the wreck. All three adults died at the scene; two passengers in the third vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The pair were well known in the Seattle‑area medical world. Dr. Khezri was an anesthesiologist and an aesthetic medicine specialist who blended science with an artist’s eye, helping patients feel better about themselves. His wife, Dr. Javadi, was a periodontist whose patients praised her gentle manner and expert care. Together they were seen as a steady, compassionate force in health care.
Those who knew them speak first about their humanity: the father who cheered at his children’s games, the mother who took time with patients long after appointments were over. Family members describe the couple as loving parents whose greatest joy was their two sons.
The driver whose car crossed into the Khezris’ lane, 30‑year‑old Colin Brown, also died in the crash. Authorities have said there is no evidence that drugs or alcohol played a role. The investigation continues as troopers sort through the wreckage and interview witnesses.
In the wake of the tragedy, friends organized a fundraiser to help support the boys left without parents. Contributions have come from colleagues, former patients, and neighbors who say they want to make sure the children have room to grieve without the heavy burden of immediate bills and memorial costs.
At clinics and in online tributes, stories of the couple’s kindness have poured in. Patients remember Dr. Khezri not just for his skill but for his humor and his calm in stressful moments. Dr. Javadi’s patients talk about how she eased fear with a reassuring voice and a steady hand.
The crash has also reopened conversations about road safety on that stretch of Highway 2. Residents have long pointed to the mix of speeds and blind turns that make it risky, especially in the late afternoon when drivers are heading home.
For now, the community is focused on the family left behind. The boys are being cared for by relatives and close friends, supported by an outpouring of sympathy that stretches far beyond Woodinville. In the days ahead, many will remember the Khezris not for how they died but for the healing and compassion they brought to others throughout their lives.
