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Witness reveals horrifying new details of California’s deadly McLaren fireball crash
WorldFatal car crash
A McLaren crashed into a tree and erupted into flames in Irvine, California, killing two people, including James Wehr, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee.
Witnesses described a massive fireball and devastating aftermath, with the vehicle ripping in half upon impact.
- Witnesses have recalled the horrifying moment a McLaren crashed into a tree and ripped in half in Southern California, killing two people.
- James Wehr, 27, founder of the world’s biggest weekly car show, South OC Cars and Coffee, died along with another passenger when the supercar erupted into flames in Irvine shortly after midnight Saturday.
- Investigators said the vehicle had been stopped at a traffic light before accelerating northbound after the light turned green.
Key Takeaways
- James Wehr, 27, founder of South OC Cars and Coffee, was one of the victims.
- The crash occurred in Irvine, California, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
- The McLaren had been stopped at a traffic light before accelerating northbound after the light turned green.
- The vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire, ripping in half upon impact.
- James Wehr was one of the victims, along with another passenger.
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- Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Why It Matters
The crash highlights the risks of high-speed driving and the importance of road safety.
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