Robert Stempel dies in fatal Aiken County car crash

Robert Stempel dies in fatal Aiken County car crash

Fatal Aiken County car crash death of Robert Stempel

The identity of the man from Salley who passed away in a one-car accident on Thursday afternoon in Aiken County has been confirmed. He is Robert Stempel, a 63-year-old resident. According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, Mr. Stempel lost his life after his automobile left the road and crashed into a barrier.

Investigators note that the crash happened around 4:16 p.m. while Stempel was steering his 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche north on South Dixie Road, close to Jordan Creek Road. Weather reports suggest light precipitation affected some parts of the area, while other sections remained dry at the time.

Reports indicate he deviated from the roadway, contacted a fence, and the vehicle overturned. Mr. Stempel was transported by helicopter to Prisma Health in Columbia, but he unfortunately died as a result of his injuries there. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing their investigation into the incident.