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McLaren Co-Founder Dies in Crash
McLaren co-founder James Wehr dies in crash after car ignites weeks later.
In brief
McLaren co-founder James Wehr dies in crash after car ignites weeks later. James Wehr, 27, co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee, died in a crash with passenger Alexis Kramer on September 13; the McLaren 720S caught fire again at a tow facility weeks later. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Crash Details
James Wehr, 27, co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee, and passenger Alexis Kramer, 22, died in a crash on September 13.
Car Ignites Weeks Later
The McLaren 720S caught fire again at a secured tow facility in Costa Mesa on October 14.
Crash Location
The crash occurred near Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue in Irvine, California.
Investigation Status
Authorities do not suspect arson for the second fire, but both incidents remain under investigation.
The main idea
James Wehr, 27, co-founder of South Orange County Cars and Coffee, died in a crash with passenger Alexis Kramer on September 13; the McLaren 720S caught fire again at a tow facility weeks later.
