Greenville, Texas — The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 24-year-old Dusty Soles of Celeste, Texas, who tragically passed away after a collision involving a train while she was working her route as a UPS delivery driver. The incident occurred outside of Greenville, where Dusty’s delivery truck was struck after she reportedly failed to yield to an oncoming train at a railroad crossing.
Authorities confirmed that the impact was severe, and despite immediate emergency response efforts, Dusty was pronounced deceased at the scene. The news has left her family, friends, coworkers, and all who knew her in deep grief, struggling to understand how such a vibrant, kind-hearted young woman could be taken so unexpectedly.
Dusty was known for her warm smile, her hard work, and the way she could brighten the day of everyone she encountered. As a UPS driver, she was more than just a familiar face on her route — she was a friend to many, greeting neighbors daily, delivering packages, and often sharing a quick laugh or kind word. Those who knew her say she took pride in her work and found joy in the simple moments of connection throughout her day.
Her passing is not only a loss to her family and friends but also to the Celeste and Greenville communities, who now feel the void of her absence. Dusty’s youth and spirit made the tragedy all the more painful — a life full of dreams, plans, and promise cut short.
As investigators review the details of the accident, the community is left to reflect on the fragility of life and the deep value of every moment. Railroad crossings, rural or familiar, hold real danger, and this tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the need for awareness and caution.
But most importantly, this moment is about Dusty — her life, her love, and her memory. She was someone who worked hard, cared deeply, and left every place she went just a little brighter. Her family describes her as loving, loyal, spirited, and full of heart. To them, she was more than the headlines of an accident — she was their daughter, sister, friend, and joy.
In this time of grief, we hold her loved ones close in thought and prayer. May they find peace, comfort, and strength in each other, and may Dusty’s memory be carried tenderly in the hearts of all who knew her.
Rest in eternal peace, Dusty Soles.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
