Trucker dies in hospital after early morning crash into back of tanker trailer

A truck driver died in the hospital after crashing into the back of a another semi truck in east Texas early on Tuesday morning. 

The accident happened on March 4th, 2025 at about 5:14 a.m. in Bridge City, Texas in the 500 block of Texas Avenue. 

According to Fox4Beaumont, 48-year-old Keith Kuffler was driving a 2016 Freightliner north on Texas Avenue in the middle lane when he crashed into the back of a 2013 Peterbilt hauling a tanker trailer driven by 30-year-old Raymond McCain III. 

Kuffler was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, but died of his injuries at the hospital. McCain was transported to the same hospital where he was treated for non life threatening injuries. 

Police investigation determined only that Kuffler failed to control his speed before he crashed into the tanker. No further information has been released.