IRVINE, CA. (THECOUNT) — The family of Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, a 22-year-old Florida motorcycle and automotive enthusiast killed alongside car influencer James Wehr in a fiery McLaren crash in Irvine, California, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and bring her body home to Lakeland.
The fundraiser, titled “Celebrating Lexi’s Life and Passions,” had collected approximately $10,700 toward an initial $18,000 goal at the time of publication Tuesday, September 15.
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“This fundraiser was made to raise money for funeral costs, expenses to get Lexi home from California, and to assist my family with other unexpected costs associated with Lexi’s death,” the family wrote on the fundraiser’s website.
Kramer’s sister described her as “the funniest, kindest, and most exhilarating person” she had ever known and said the two had been inseparable throughout their lives.
“Alexis Kramer, my sister, my best friend, and the love of my life,” the tribute stated. “She was an avid and active motorcycle and automotive enthusiast.”
The family said Kramer was especially passionate about biking and supporting women in the motorcycle community. Her sister vowed to continue honoring that passion and sharing it for the rest of her life.
The tribute also remembered Kramer as a lover of green Red Bull energy drinks, tulips, cats and making jokes about nearly everything. Her family said donations would help arrange transportation of her remains from California to Florida and allow them to host a celebration of life for relatives, friends and members of the community.
Kramer was identified as the second victim in the crash by a family member speaking to the California Post on Monday, September 14. She had reportedly flown from Lakeland, Florida, to California on Friday, September 11, to spend the weekend with Wehr.
Wehr, 27, was driving a 2019 McLaren when the vehicle crashed into a tree in Irvine around 12:20 a.m. Sunday. The high-speed collision caused the vehicle to split apart and catch fire, killing both occupants.
Irvine Police Department spokesperson Kyle Oldoerp confirmed that investigators had evidence showing a female was in the passenger seat shortly before the collision.
“We have evidence that shows a female was in the passenger seat just before the collision,” Oldoerp told Us on Wednesday, September 16.
Police also confirmed that the McLaren had been stopped by Newport Beach police earlier Sunday evening. Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson Heather Rangel said an officer observed a vehicle with a loud exhaust at Newport Boulevard and Finley Avenue at approximately 7:21 p.m. on September 12.
“The stop resulted in a warning issued to the driver,” Rangel said.
The traffic stop occurred roughly five hours before the fatal crash, according to the report.
A family member previously said Kramer and Wehr had been communicating through Instagram for approximately one month before she traveled to California. The relative also said Wehr had allegedly told Kramer he was in the process of divorcing his wife, although that claim had not been independently established in the initial reporting.
Wehr’s wife of one year, Emma Wehr, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram Sunday.
“I never thought the day would come that I’d have to say such a final goodbye,” Emma wrote. “Getting the opportunity to love you will always be the greatest blessing in my life.”
The Irvine crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not publicly released a complete account of the events leading to the collision or announced whether additional charges are expected.
Irvine is located in Orange County in Southern California, approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles and within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan region.
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