Joseph E. Aenbacher, Marsha A. Gregory Obituary, Death – Authorities in Pickens County have released the names of the two people who lost their lives in a serious traffic collision on Thursday, December 11. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the victims were 69-year-old Joseph E. Aenbacher and 75-year-old Marsha A. Gregory, both residents of Inman.
According to early findings from investigators, the crash occurred when a 2013 Honda Civic attempted to enter State Route 183 from Jameson Road. As the vehicle was making its way onto the highway, it was struck on the driver’s side by an approaching pickup truck. The force of the impact caused significant damage to the driver’s side of the Civic.
Emergency responders, including local firefighters, deputies, and medical personnel, arrived shortly after the collision was reported. Aenbacher, who was driving the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of the crash. Gregory, who was seated in the passenger seat, was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital for urgent medical care. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she later died from her injuries.
Officials stated that both victims were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. The pickup truck driver’s condition has not been publicly disclosed, and no additional injuries were reported at the scene aside from the two occupants of the Honda. Authorities have emphasized that details about the other vehicle and its driver will be shared only when they can be confirmed through the formal investigation.
Investigators from the Pickens County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are working together to determine the full circumstances that led to the collision. Their work includes reviewing roadway conditions, examining the vehicles involved, and speaking with any witnesses who may have seen the crash unfold. Officials have not stated whether speed, visibility, or any other factors contributed to the incident.
Law enforcement officers temporarily closed part of SC 183 near the intersection with Jameson Road while they worked at the scene. This allowed them to take measurements, gather physical evidence, and safely remove the vehicles involved. Traffic in the area was redirected until the scene was cleared and the roadway was deemed safe for public use.
The crash has deeply affected the Inman community, where both Aenbacher and Gregory were known by family, friends, and neighbors. Officials did not release additional personal details about the victims out of respect for their families, who are now coping with the sudden loss of two loved ones.
Authorities have urged anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who was traveling in the area around the time of the incident, to share any helpful information with investigators. Even small details, they noted, can support efforts to better understand how the collision occurred.
As of the latest update, officials continue to review all available evidence. They emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing, and further details will be released once the coroner’s office and highway patrol complete their reports.
The Pickens County Coroner’s Office extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and encouraged community members to keep them in their thoughts as they navigate this difficult time.
