A famous rock band’s tour bus was involved in a fatal crash while traveling for their national tour.
California hard rock group Buckcherry confirmed that their tour bus had been involved in a ‘multi-vehicle accident’ on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, around 2am Friday.
‘Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality,’ the band said on social media.
The band added that they were ‘extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed.’
‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life,’ Buckcherry’s post continued. ‘We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support.’
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that a pedestrian had been involved in a crash around mile marker 31 of I-26, WYFF reported.
When the driver left their car, he was struck in the roadway by a Toyota Sedan, according to FOX Carolina.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the victim or how Buckcherry’s bus was involved in the accident exactly.
Rock band Buckcherry, pictured in March, said on Instagram that their tour bus had been involved in a fatal crash that left one person dead
The California rock band said that authorities confirmed the crash ‘that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality’ (Press photo of the band in 2009)
Buckcherry said that authorities confirmed the bus crash ‘resulted in a fatality,’ though more details have not been released
South Carolina highway troopers said the pedestrian died at the scene of the accident, according to WYFF.
After the crash, Buckberry confirmed that their planned performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday was expected to continue as scheduled.
‘We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support,’ the group said on Facebook.
As of Saturday night, the rock band’s show was still scheduled for 7.30pm local time.
Buckcherry is currently on its ‘Roar Like Thunder’ tour, named after their 2025 studio album, across the US.
The band’s most recent show had been Thursday at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina.
Asheville is roughly 70 miles northeast of Spartanburg County, where the fatal overnight crash happened.
Buckcherry is currently on its Roar Like Thunder Tour across the US. Its most recent show was in Asheville, North Carolina
Buckcherry is made up of Josh Todd, guitarists Stevie Dacanay and Billy Rowe, bassist Kelly LeMieux and drummer Francis Ruiz.
Todd is the only original member left. The group was formed in 1995 and released two albums before initially dissolving.
The band came back around 2005 and experienced its biggest success to date with its album the following year titled 15.
Roar Like Thunder, for which the ongoing tour is named, was Buckcherry’s eleventh studio album.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Buckcherry for further comment.
