UPS driver killed after train hits delivery truck at North Texas crossing, DPS says
By Doug Myers
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TEXAS (KTVT) — A UPS driver was killed Thursday morning when her delivery truck was struck by a train at a rural railroad crossing west of Greenville, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Dusty L. Soles, 24, of Celeste, died at the scene after failing to yield to the oncoming train just after 11:30 a.m. on County Road 1153, DPS said. She was driving a 2018 Freightliner box truck.
Aerial images from the scene showed the charred remains of a UPS delivery truck. The truck was torn apart and burned, with debris scattered near a tree alongside the tracks. The UPS logo was still visible on the mangled vehicle as firefighters and emergency crews worked nearby.
UPS, union mourns employee’s death The company said it is mourning the loss of one of its drivers and is working with investigators to determine what led to the crash.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our team members,” UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with our driver’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
Teamsters Local 767 posted about Soles’ death on social media. The post said she was a proud member of the union for 3 years as a UPS driver out of Sulphur Springs.
Authorities probing crash The company said it is cooperating fully with authorities and is deferring additional questions to law enforcement.
The investigation is ongoing. No further details were immediately released.
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