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Fatal UPS Truck vs. Pedestrian Crash in Palestine: What Mineola Families Need to Know About Trucking Accident Liability The Tragic Incident: Elizabeth Paukstis, 52, Killed by UPS Truck at South Loop 256 and FM 322 On the evening of February 18, 2026, Elizabeth Paukstis—a 52-year-old civil rights attorney from Washington, D.C.—was struck and killed by a UPS truck at the intersection of South Loop 256 and FM 322 in Palestine, Texas. According to police reports, the UPS driver was traveling west on South Loop 256 when Paukstis attempted to cross the loop traveling north near the intersection. The driver had a green light and entered the intersection, striking her with the truck. The Palestine Police Department responded to a call around 8 p.m. regarding an auto vs. pedestrian crash. Officers and firefighters transported Paukstis to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead later that evening. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. At this time, no charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. Who Was Elizabeth Paukstis? Elizabeth Paukstis was not a resident of Palestine. She was licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Texas, and worked as a civil…