Danville, Kentucky – Antonio Lancaster, a 28-year-old driver from Danville, tragically lost his life in a devastating car accident early Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:29 a.m. along South 3rd Street, near Triangle Mart, when Lancaster’s vehicle, a Ford Focus, collided with a utility pole.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and discovered Lancaster unconscious inside the heavily damaged vehicle.
He was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility but was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Lancaster lost control of the vehicle before crashing into the power pole.
Authorities temporarily closed the road between Hustonville Road and Triangle Mart to assess the scene and clear the wreckage, with traffic resuming by 7:30 a.m.
Tributes poured in on social media as friends and family expressed their heartbreak over the loss of Antonio Lancaster.
Chris Jackson posted an emotional message, saying, “My heart and soul are completely shattered once again.
Watching them give you chest compressions felt like my heart fell out of my chest.” He added, “I will forever cherish every moment with you.”
Tonja Eversole shared her condolences, stating, “Sweetheart, I’m praying for you and everyone who was blessed to know his beautiful soul.”
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.