South OC Cars and Coffee Founder James Wehr Dies in Irvine McLaren Crash
James Wehr, 27, the founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, was killed in a high-speed McLaren crash in Irvine, California. The incident occurred early Saturday morning when his McLaren slammed into a tree, split in two, and burst into flames. Another driver also died in the wreck, whose identity has not yet been released. The crash happened around 12:20 a.m. at the intersection of Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue. Police reported that the 2019 McLaren was traveling at a high rate of speed after stopping at a traffic light, and the driver lost control, striking a curb before hitting the tree. Wehr's family and the car community have expressed profound grief, with his wife, Emma, and mother, Sarah, sharing heartfelt tributes.