James Khezri, Elham Javadi, and Colin Brown Die in 3-Car Crash on US-2 [Gold Bar, WA]

Three Killed, Two Hurt in Fiery Three-Vehicle Crash Near Gold Bar

Gold Bar, WA (February 14, 2026) — James Khezri, Elham Javadi, and Colin Brown died, and 2 others were injured, on Thursday evening after a 3-vehicle collision on US-2 near Gold Bar.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash happened around 5:17 p.m. near milepost 31, closing the highway for more than 7 hours.

Reports say that a Ford Fusion traveling west crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound Ford F-150. Moments later, a Honda CR-V traveling east struck the pickup and veered into a ditch.

Both the Fusion and the F-150 caught fire following the impact. First responders pronounced the driver of the Fusion, 30-year-old Brown of Mill Creek, and occupants of the F-150, 56-year-old Khezri, and 52-year-old Javadi, both of Woodinville, dead at the scene.

Additionally, two occupants from the Honda suffered injuries and were taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett for treatment.

The roadway reopened shortly after midnight Friday. Troopers continue to investigate what caused the collision.

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