# Tragic Crash Claims Two Young Lives | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-16T09:28:59+00:00
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A devastating crash in Irvine claimed the lives of two young automotive enthusiasts: 27-year-old James Wehr, co-founder of the popular South OC Cars and Coffee event, and 22-year-old Alexis Kramer, a rising model known for her social media presence with high-performance cars. Wehr was driving a speeding McLaren when it veered off course, struck a tree, and exploded into flames. The community mourns his vibrant energy and contributions to the car scene, while authorities investigate the cause of the accident—still pending details on speed and control loss. Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/15/south-oc-cars-and-coffee-co-founder-was-the-one-driving-in-fiery-irvine-crash-police-say/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51453bac706d7491 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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