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Car influencers James Wehr and Lexi Kramer dead in fiery crash

USA Today • September 15, 2026 • nation

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Influencers James Wehr, 27, and Alexis "Lexi" Kramer, 22, died in a high-speed crash involving a 2019 McLaren supercar in Irvine, California, on September 13, with the vehicle splitting in two and bursting into flames.
Wehr was a prominent figure in the Irvine sports car community, co-founding South OC Cars and Coffee and amassing over 50,000 Instagram followers, while Kramer was a motorcycle enthusiast and Hooters calendar model who had recently traveled from Florida to attend one of Wehr’s car shows.
The Irvine Police Department reported that the car lost control on Culver Drive, striking a curb and a tree before catching fire; eyewitnesses described a loud crash and intense flames.
Both families and the local car community have expressed deep sorrow; Wehr’s South OC Cars and Coffee page and his mother shared heartfelt tributes, while Kramer’s family highlighted her passion for cars and motorcycles and her charismatic personality.
Kramer’s sister posted a touching tribute on Instagram, emphasizing the close bond they shared, as friends and fans continue to mourn the sudden loss of the two influencers.

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