Coverage dated September 17, 2026

'Clear evidence' shows California car influencer driving at time of fiery McLaren crash

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Investigators say they have “clear evidence” that Southern California car influencer James Wehr was driving his 2019 McLaren at dangerous speeds when it was split into two pieces in a fiery crash in Irvine that killed him and a 22-year-old Florida woman.

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'Clear evidence' shows California car influencer driving at time of fiery McLaren crash (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Sep 17, 2026
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Investigators say they have “clear evidence” that Southern California car influencer James Wehr was driving his 2019 McLaren at dangerous speeds when it was split into two pieces in a fiery crash in Irvine that killed him and a 22-year-old Florida woman.