Ryan Lankster Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Danville

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of South Gilbert and Bluff streets in Danville, Illinois, claiming the life of 46-year-old Ryan E. Lankster. Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden confirmed that Lankster was pronounced dead at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center following the accident. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday to establish the exact cause of death. According to police reports, the incident involved Lankster’s northbound motorcycle and a Honda CRV operated by an 80-year-old woman, who attempted a left-hand turn from Gilbert Street onto Bluff Street and failed to yield the right of way, resulting in the crash.

The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and sustained no injuries; she was issued a traffic citation for failure to yield.