Emma Wehr hires attorney after husband dies in 2019 McLaren crash

Emma Wehr, the wife of former car‑influencer James Wehr, has hired attorney Corey Higgins following a deadly collision involving a 2019 McLaren early Sunday morning. The vehicle lost control on an otherwise clear night, struck a tree, and ignited, killing both Wehr and passenger Lexi Kramer.

Authorities are probing how water appeared on the roadway and whether any party failed to address the hazardous condition, while family members of Kramer have alleged that Wehr misrepresented his marital status—claims that remain unverified.

## Background & Context

In the early hours of Sunday, Wehr was driving a 2019 McLaren when it reportedly slipped on a wet patch of road and crashed into a tree. Dashcam footage from another vehicle captured the moment the car lost control before erupting into flames. Both Wehr and his passenger, Lexi Kramer, died at the scene.

Investigators are examining why there was a significant amount of water on the roadway on an otherwise clear night.

The source of the water has not been identified, and authorities are working to determine how it entered the road, how long the surface may have been hazardous, and whether another party could ultimately be responsible for creating or failing to address the dangerous condition.

Attorney Corey Higgins, representing Emma Wehr, said his firm is reviewing the McLaren’s crashworthiness and safety systems. He added that his legal team is preserving evidence, reconstructing the crash, and investigating every factor that may have contributed to James’ death.

The firm is also examining whether the vehicle performed as expected during impact and provided the level of occupant protection motorists should reasonably expect.

## What People Are Saying

Higgins stated, “my firm is preserving evidence, reconstructing the crash and investigating every factor that may have contributed to James’ death.” He also said his team is reviewing how the vehicle performed during impact and whether it delivered the safety standards motorists should expect.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Separately, Lexi Kramer’s family has alleged that James concealed the true nature of his marriage from her and told her he was in the process of getting divorced. Those claims have not been proven, and the circumstances of James and Lexi’s relationship remain disputed.

Emma Wehr and the Wehr family have not publicly addressed those allegations.

The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the fatal accident and whether any external factors contributed to the hazardous roadway conditions.