Story highlights The Wilson Children's Fund has been established following Justin Wilson's death

Wilson is remembered for his kindness and humility

The driver was injured after a nose cone flew off a car that had crashed in front of him

(CNN) IndyCar driver Justin Wilson died Monday from injuries he suffered when struck by a part that careened off a crashed race car.

The nose cone of driver Sage Karam's car flew off after he crashed Sunday at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, and struck Wilson in the head. Wilson's No. 25 Andretti Autosport Honda then hit a wall before coming to rest on the track.

"Justin's elite ability to drive a race car was matched by his unwavering kindness, character and humility, which is what made him one of the most respected members of the paddock," said Mark Miles, CEO of the parent company of IndyCar. "He will be missed."

#INDYCAR driver Justin Wilson has passed away as a result of his injuries. #BadassWilson http://t.co/6EdUU9HUlO pic.twitter.com/ysYkfc4WSu — Indy Motor Speedway (@IMS) August 25, 2015

Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash IndyCar driver Justin Wilson walks on pit road during qualifying Saturday, August 22, at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. During the race the next day, Wilson died Monday after being injured Sunday in a race when part of a competitor's car struck him in the head. The 37-year-old Englishman was airlifted to a hospital. Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson competes in the race before the crash. Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash A helicopter takes Wilson to the hospital. Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson qualifies for a race in Lexington, Ohio, in early August.

Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson, left, celebrates after finishing second in Lexington in early August. Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson answers questions from the media in May. Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson sits in his pit box during qualifying in Detroit in May. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson puts on his gloves as he gets ready for Indianapolis 500 practice in May. Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Crew members pull Wilson's car onto the grid before the Indianapolis 500 in May. Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson sprays race winner Scott Dixon after a race in October 2013. Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson, right, rides a parade lap with Graham Rahal and Takuma Sato after finishing third in a race in April 2013. Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson kisses a trophy after winning an IndyCar race in July 2009. Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson leads the pack during an IndyCar race in April 2009. Hide Caption 13 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson, center, celebrates an IndyCar win in August 2008. Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson races in Assen, Netherlands, in September 2007. Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson waves his flag after the race in Assen in September 2007. Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson, second from left, attends a promotional event in Monza, Italy, in September 2003. Hide Caption 17 of 18 Photos: IndyCar driver dies after crash Wilson races in Formula One in October 2003. Hide Caption 18 of 18

Unlike NASCAR vehicles, IndyCar vehicles have an open cockpit, leaving racers more exposed.

The accident happened with 21 laps left in the ABC Supply 500.