On Wednesday October 2nd at 1:29 a.m. Danville Police responded to a single vehicle collision on S. 3rd Street near Triangle Mart (532 S. 4th Street).

Upon arrival officers discovered the vehicle’s operator and sole occupant unresponsive. Officers removed the operator from the vehicle and attempted to render aid prior to the arrival of Boyle County EMS and Danville City Fire.

The operator identified as Antonio Lancaster, 28, of Danville was transported to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center by Boyle County EMS. Lancaster was later pronounced deceased.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Lancaster was operating a 2006 Ford Focus northbound when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole head on.

The incident remains under investigation by Danville Police who were assisted at the scene by Danville City Fire, Boyle County EMS, Boyle County Sheriff's Office, and Kentucky Utilities.