Car influencer James Wehr's wife Emma issues heartbreaking statement after his tragic death

Car influencer James Wehr's wife, Emma, has finally broken her silence on the tragic death of her husband.

For those unversed, the co-founder of South OC Cars & Coffee was killed in a horrific accident in Irvine, California, on Sunday, September 13. He was 27.

According to the Irvine Police Department, the driver of a 2019 McLaren lost control of the vehicle, after which it struck the edge of the sidewalk and a tree.

After the collision, the car "split in two and caught fire." Police found two people dead inside the vehicle.

One of the dead bodies has been identified as James, while the identity of the other person has not been revealed yet.

Later on Sunday, James’ wife paid an emotional tribute to her husband.

“I never thought the day would come that I’d have to say such a final goodbye,” Emma penned on Instagram while sharing a series of photos of herself and James together.

“Getting the opportunity to love you will always be the greatest blessing in my life," she continued.

“Like I said in my vows, I’m so grateful to have gotten the chance to live my life at the same time that you lived yours," James's wife added. "Whether it’s in this lifetime or the next, my heart will always find its way to you. Rest easy, my love.”

James and Emma tied the knot in July 2025.