According to WSP, Colin Brown, 30, of Mill Creek, was driving a white 2016 Ford Fusion westbound on US-2 when he drifted into the eastbound side and crashed head-on with an oncoming 2023 Ford F-150 that was driven by James Khezri, 56, of Woodinville
Gold Bar, WA – Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision that happened nearly two miles northeast of Gold Bar on Thursday evening, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The deadly wreck happened at around 5:17 p.m. February 12, on US-2 near milepost 31.
According to WSP, Colin Brown, 30, of Mill Creek, was driving a white 2016 Ford Fusion westbound on US-2 when he drifted into the eastbound side and crashed head-on with an oncoming 2023 Ford F-150 that was driven by James Khezri, 56, of Woodinville.
The Ford F-150 was then struck by a 2025 Honda CR-V that was driven by Kenzie Kosatria, 20, of Seattle. After colliding with the Ford, the Honda drifted off the roadway and came to a rest in a ditch on the eastbound shoulder.
The crash left Brown, Khezri, and his passenger dead at the scene. The passenger was identified as Elham Javadi, 52, of Woodinville.
Kosatria and a passenger in his vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, were both transported to Providence Medical Center for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have played a role in the accident, the WSP reported. No futher details were released and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Traffic-related deaths in Snohomish County have remained a serious concern, averaging 44 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2022, when 57 lives were lost due to traffic collisions. Data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that a large share of these fatal crashes occurred on state highways, with State Routes 99, 92, 9, and 530 ranking among the most dangerous roadways in the county. These routes are particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity. Such conditions often lead to risky passing maneuvers, increasing the likelihood of vehicles veering into oncoming lanes. In addition to roadway design and traffic volume, contributing factors commonly include impaired driving, excessive speed, unsafe passing, and driver distraction. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay alert, especially when traveling through high-risk areas, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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