Widow of South OC Cars and Coffee co-founder killed in Irvine crash secures legal representation.
The widow of James Wehr, co-founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, has engaged an accident attorney following a tragic incident resulting in his death. Wehr died in a McLaren collision in Irvine on September 13, 2026. His widow, Emma Wehr, retained Corey Higgins from iAccidentLawyer.com to conduct an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding her husband’s fatal crash.
In a recent social media announcement, Higgins highlighted significant factors contributing to the incident. He noted that at the time of the collision, considerable water was present on the roadway, compounding the already hazardous conditions for drivers. The origin of this water has yet to be determined, and the legal team is actively pursuing clarity on how long the condition persisted prior to the crash. They are also exploring who may ultimately be held accountable for the presence of the water on the road.
In addition to assessing environmental conditions, the investigation will focus on the vehicle’s crashworthiness. The examination will include a detailed analysis of how the McLaren’s safety systems functioned during the collision and whether they provided an expected level of occupant protection under such circumstances.
Eyewitness accounts from the scene noted that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed on Culver Drive, north of Deerfield Avenue, shortly after midnight when the crash occurred. The car reportedly struck a curb, collided with a tree, split apart, and subsequently caught fire. While police have confirmed the vehicle’s excessive speed, they have not released any specific measurements regarding its velocity at the time of the incident.
James Wehr, who was 27 years old, was driving the McLaren with 22-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, a Hooters calendar model from Lakeland, Florida, in the passenger seat. Both individuals tragically lost their lives in the accident.
In an official statement, the Irvine Police Department announced the engagement of their Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident. This investigation aims to explore all potential contributing factors, including roadway conditions, vehicle speed, and any elements that may have influenced Wehr’s operation of the McLaren.
Community support was evident as a substantial crowd gathered for a memorial event at the weekly South OC Cars and Coffee meeting in San Clemente, which took place shortly after the accident. The investigation into this tragic event is ongoing and aims to uncover the sequence of events leading to the crash, as well as to preserve any evidence related to the case.
As this story develops, further updates are expected, shedding light on the factors that led to this heartbreaking incident.
