Howard Lorenzo, Cantrell, Car Accident, Death Obituary: Family And Friends Mourns Tragic Loss

The Greenville community is grieving the sudden and devastating loss of Howard Lorenzo Cantrell, who died Tuesday evening in a fatal crash on White Horse Road in Greenville County.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:20 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at the intersection of White Horse Road and Old White Horse Road. Investigators said witness accounts indicate a southbound vehicle lost control, crossed multiple lanes, overturned, and ultimately struck another vehicle that had been stopped at the intersection.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but despite their efforts, Cantrell was pronounced dead due to severe blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities later confirmed the cause of death as blunt force trauma.

The incident has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep mourning as they struggle to process the sudden loss. News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences, prayers, and tributes across the Greenville area, with many remembering him for the impact he had on those around him.

Investigators with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the crash, working to determine exactly what caused the vehicle to lose control.

As the investigation continues, loved ones are holding onto memories of Cantrell’s life, finding support in one another as they navigate the pain of an unexpected and tragic loss.