A tragic incident occurred Thursday morning when a UPS driver was killed after her delivery truck was struck by a train at a rural railroad crossing west of Greenville, as reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The victim, Dusty L. Soles, just 24 years old and from Celeste, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision that happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. on County Road 1153. Reports indicate that she failed to yield to the approaching train while driving a 2018 Freightliner box truck.
In response to the accident, UPS expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of one of its team members. UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer extended condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our team members. Our thoughts are with our driver’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
The company is actively cooperating with ongoing investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and has deferred further inquiries to law enforcement officials as they continue to gather details.
This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safety and caution around railroad crossings. The investigation’s findings may help in understanding how to prevent such incidents in the future, highlighting the essential ongoing efforts toward improving transportation safety.