Car Influencer James Wehr Had History of Speeding Violations Before Fatal Crash
Court documents reveal multiple traffic citations for James Wehr in the year leading up to the fatal McLaren wreck that killed him and passenger Alexis Kramer.
James Wehr, a prominent figure in the car influencer community, had a documented history of speeding and other traffic violations prior to the fiery crash that resulted in his death and the death of his passenger, Alexis Kramer, in Irvine.
Court records obtained by TMZ indicate that Wehr was cited on February 7, 2025, in Westminster, California, for driving 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. At the time of that citation, Wehr was operating a black 2017 Audi.
Additional citations against Wehr included an expired license, illegally tinted windows, and the absence of a front license plate on the Audi.
Wehr, 27, co-founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, was driving his 2019 McLaren on September 13 when the vehicle crashed shortly after midnight. The impact caused the McLaren to split in two and erupt into flames. Kramer, 22, was also killed in the incident.
According to the Irvine Police Department, Wehr accelerated at a high rate of speed after a traffic light turned green, subsequently losing control of the McLaren. The vehicle then struck a curb and a tree.
Dashcam footage from another vehicle suggests the McLaren may have encountered water on the road shortly before the crash, with its brake lights observed flashing before the car swerved and collided with a tree.
The presence of water on the roadway is a significant point of focus for Wehr's widow, Emma, who has retained attorney Corey Higgins. Higgins is investigating the source of the water and its potential role in the fatal collision.
The circumstances surrounding Kramer's presence in the vehicle have also caused distress to her family. A family member stated that Kramer had traveled from Lakeland, Florida, to meet Wehr after he claimed he was separating from his wife. Relatives expressed upset that Wehr had entertained Kramer shortly before the fatal crash while still married to Emma.
"She loved the car community, so it's such a tragedy that that's what ended her," the family member told The Post, referring to Kramer.