Police attribute Irvine McLaren crash deaths to excessive speed

Police attribute Irvine McLaren crash deaths to excessive speed

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Irvine police said excessive speed likely caused the September 10 crash on Culver Drive in Irvine, California, that killed car influencer James Wehr, 27, and model Alexis Kramer, 22. The 2019 McLaren collided with a pine tree after striking a curb and caught fire, according to earlier reports.

Wehr, co-founder of the South OC Cars and Coffee weekly show, and Kramer, a Hooters model, were identified as the driver and passenger. Multiple outlets described the vehicle’s loss of control and the ensuing blaze.

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Irvine, California, United States San Clemente, California, United States

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September 15, 2026
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Two killed in high-speed McLaren crash on Irvine road, police cite speed as likely factor
Two killed in high-speed McLaren crash on Irvine road, police cite speed as likely factor

Los Angeles Times • 15 Sep 23:01

A 2019 McLaren collided with a pine tree on Culver Drive in Irvine, killing 27-year-old car influencer James Wehr and 22-year-old model Alexis Kramer; investigators say excessive speed likely caused the vehicle to lose control.

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Speed suspected in Irvine McLaren crash that killed car influencer and Hooters model
Speed suspected in Irvine McLaren crash that killed car influencer and Hooters model

New York Post • 15 Sep 18:05

Police say excessive speed likely contributed to a midnight collision in Irvine that killed 27-year-old James Wehr and 22-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Kramer.

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Two car-content influencers killed in Irvine McLaren crash
Two car-content influencers killed in Irvine McLaren crash

USA Today • 15 Sep 14:39

James Wehr, 27, and Lexi Kramer, 22, died when a 2019 McLaren crashed and caught fire on Culver Drive in Irvine, California, early on September 13.

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September 14, 2026
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California crash kills car enthusiast and Florida model after first date
California crash kills car enthusiast and Florida model after first date

nypost.com • 14 Sep 23:24

James Wehr, 27, and Alexis "Lexi" Kramer, 22, died Sunday when Wehr's 2019 McLaren collided with a tree in Irvine, California, shortly after spending their first day together.

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Car show founder and Hooters model killed in Irvine McLaren crash
Car show founder and Hooters model killed in Irvine McLaren crash

nypost.com • 14 Sep 19:44

James Wehr, 27, founder of a weekly car show, and 22-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Kramer died when a McLaren collided with a tree and caught fire in Irvine, California.

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Co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee Killed in High-Speed McLaren Crash
Co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee Killed in High-Speed McLaren Crash

Road & Track • 14 Sep 16:21

James Wehr, 27, co-founder of the South Orange County Cars and Coffee group, and 22-year-old passenger Alexis Kramer died after a 2019 McLaren lost control, struck a curb and tree, and caught fire in Irvine, California.

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South Orange County Cars & Coffee co-founder killed in McLaren crash
South Orange County Cars & Coffee co-founder killed in McLaren crash

The Drive • 14 Sep 15:51

James Wehr, 27, co-founder of the South OC Cars & Coffee weekly show, died after a McLaren 720S crashed and caught fire in Irvine, California, authorities said.

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Two killed in Irvine McLaren crash that ignited after hitting a tree
Two killed in Irvine McLaren crash that ignited after hitting a tree

ABC7 Los Angeles • 14 Sep 05:45

A McLaren collided with a tree and caught fire in Irvine, killing the driver and a passenger, one of whom was James Wehr, co-founder of South OC Cars and Coffee.

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Two Killed in High-Speed Irvine McLaren Crash, Including Local Car-Show Co-Founder
Two Killed in High-Speed Irvine McLaren Crash, Including Local Car-Show Co-Founder

Los Angeles Times • 14 Sep 00:16

A 2019 McLaren crashed at an intersection in Irvine early Sunday, killing the driver and a passenger, one of whom was identified as James Wehr, a co-founder of the South OC Cars and Coffee show.

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September 13, 2026
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Founder of South OC Cars and Coffee dies in Irvine McLaren crash
Founder of South OC Cars and Coffee dies in Irvine McLaren crash

New York Post • 13 Sep 19:32

James Wehr, 27, the founder of the South OC Cars and Coffee weekly car show, was killed along with a passenger when his McLaren collided with a tree in Irvine, California, early Saturday morning.

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