Payam Javan: A Caltrans worker, 39-year-old Mahdi Khorram, was killed on September 18, 2025, after being struck by an asphalt truck in a construction zone on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County, California. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. during construction. This incident is a reminder of the dangers faced by highway workers, who are often victims of inattentive drivers.

Details of the Incident
Worker: Mahdi Khorram, 39, a construction inspector.
Location: Highway 4 in Contra Costa County.
Incident: Khorram was hit by an asphalt truck in a construction zone.
Date: September 18, 2025.

The death of Mahdi Khorram highlights the significant dangers faced by Caltrans workers.
Inattentive and distracted motorists are identified as one of the biggest hazards to highway workers.
Caltrans promotes the “Move Over” law to increase public awareness and prevent tragedies.

Since 1921, 194 Caltrans employees have died on the job.