JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four members of Navy Petty Officer Dexter Culclager's family died March 2 when their stalled SUV was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer on the Buckman Bridge. On Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol released its investigation of the tragic crash, saying the truck driver was driving carelessly and as negligent.
Yakel Culclager, 36, and their three children -- stepson Tre'quis Woods-Sims, 18; stepdaugher Tra'desia Woods-Sims, 17; and 6-year-old Tra'vieon Woods-Franklin –- lost their lives when their Nissan Murano burst into flames after being hit by the tractor-trailer.
The family had recently relocated to Jacksonville's Westside from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, when Dexter Culclager took a job in the orthopedics department of Naval Hospital Jacksonville.
According to the FHP report, big rig was being driven by a Wyoming trucker named Judson Humphries, who troopers said failed to slow down along with traffic in front of him as he slammed into the SUV.
The report said that the semi pushed the SUV for over 300 feet, causing it to catch fire.
As of Wednesday, Sgt. Dylan Bryant, with FHP, said that so far they have only released the report and have not filed any charges.
"The crash report portion has been completed and submitted. However the traffic homicide investigation continues. Basically, this is kind of the first step of this entire investigation. Currently at this time, our investigators are still establishing a timeline of what happened on that tragic day. The report says there was no drugs or alcohol in either driver's system," Bryant said.
Shortly after the accident happened, Dexter Culclager spoke to all those who came to his aid after losing so much. He said that it had seemed that support had come, "from the world over."
UNCUT: Dexter Culclager speaks
In less than five days, about $30,000 was raised on a GoFundMe.com account to help with funeral costs.
"I love my family and always wanted the best for them. I'm so grateful to have them them to enjoy and enhance some of the best years of my life," Dexter Culclager said. "We have not lost them, but have moved them into our hearts to reside forever to help us get through all of this."
After the father's brief remarks, the NAS Jacksonville chaplain described the support the Navy community had provided Dexter Culclager.
"The Navy is quick to assist those who are in need both spiritually and emotionally. Dexter and his family have received an outpouring of interest from the community and now during this very difficult time," said Lt. Cmdr. Peggy Huddleston.
Huddleston closed with a prayer:
"Wrap your loving arms around him this day and fill them with Your love and Your peace that surpasses all understanding. In Your most holy name, we pray. Amen."
News4Jax also spoke with the driver of the semi, who so far has not been charged, who said, "My mind's screwed up. I'm not doing good at all."