The Office of the Governor of the State of California
09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2025 15:50
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Transportation Engineer - Construction Inspector Mahdi Khorram.
"Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Mahdi Khorram. An employee since 2023, Mahdi was a dedicated public servant committed to making our roads safer for all Californians. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues mourning this terrible tragedy."
Mahdi, 39, died today after being struck by an asphalt truck in the construction closure on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. Based in Concord in District 4 (Bay Area), he was assigned to the project as a construction inspector.
Mahdi is survived by his wife and a three-year-old child.
In Mahdi's honor, flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff.
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