A 16-year-old high school football player died at the scene of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash in rural South Carolina on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of grief in the western part of the state.Cruz Evatt Ellenburg, a sophomore wide receiver who moonlighted as Pickens High’s backup quarterback, has been identified as the victim in the fatal rollover crash. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation, and the coroner is expected to conduct an autopsy at a later date.Ellenburg’s UTV is believed to have gone off the road and onto a private property before rolling over. He was described as being ‘unrestrained’ at the time of the crash in a press release from the Pickens County Coroner’s Office. The community has spent days mourning its loss in a flood of social media posts, including one from a friend and classmate who seems to have been at the scene of the crash. The Daily Mail has chosen not to identify this person by name.’This is so hard for me to speak about,’ the sorrowful Instagram post began. ‘Because I believe [it’s] so unfair only one of us gets to walk away from the accident. I’m not gonna say a lot because I’d rather say it to your face. You had one of the best personalities out, and I see why God chose you. ‘From 6th grade all the way to your final moments, I’m glad I was here for it all. I’m grateful I got to call you my best friend. We were at our closest and it felt like we were just getting started, which makes saying goodbye that much harder. Cruz Evatt Ellenburg, a sophomore wide receiver who moonlighted as Pickens High’s backup quarterback, has been identified as the victim in the fatal rollover crash Cruz (right) is survived by his father, Charlie, mother, Megan, and brother Chaz (left) The local police department asked for prayers after the death of Cruz on Sunday in Marietta’Words can’t describe how much you mean to me,’ the post continued, ‘and I just wish I would’ve had the heart to tell you while you were here.’The post concluded: ‘Until we meet again. Love, your best friend.’It’s unclear if the other student was injured in the crash.The school district is not sharing details of the crash with the public out of respect to Ellenburg’s family. Students are also being provided with support to help manage their grief.’Our hearts are with Cruz’s family, friends, classmates, and the entire Pickens High School community during this very difficult time,’ read a district statement. ‘Counselors and additional district support personnel are available at Pickens High School beginning today for students and staff members who may need support. We encourage families to speak with their children and to reach out to the school if additional support is needed.’Ellenbug was coming off a breakout performance for the school’s junior varsity football team, scoring three touchdowns and earning ‘player of the game’ honors last week, according to multiple reports.Pickens head coach James Reynolds described Ellenburg as a ‘bright light in our school, community and football program.”He was a dedicated player, teammate and friend to many,’ he said. ‘Our team will miss his infectious smile, energy and talents, but his memory will be honored through the hard work we put in moving forward.’A fundraiser has started to provide meals to the family as they continue to mourn Cruz’s death.