Buckcherry Tour Bus Involved in Fatal South Carolina Highway Crash Sequence
Rock band Buckcherry’s tour bus was caught up in a chaotic chain of three separate accidents on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The sequence of crashes, which unfolded around 2 a.m. on Friday, began with a single-car collision involving a male driver whose identity has not been publicly released.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the initial crash, according to police statements reported by TMZ. The situation turned deadly moments later when the driver got out of his vehicle and was struck in the roadway by a Toyota sedan, according to FOX Carolina and WYFF reports cited by Daily Mail. The pedestrian died at the scene, and the driver who struck him was not arrested while the investigation remains ongoing.
Multi-Vehicle Bus Collision and Band Status
Moments after the second incident, a third crash occurred involving Buckcherry’s tour bus, which was part of a five-vehicle pileup near mile marker 31, according to police and band statements. Some individuals involved suffered minor injuries, but no one was transported to the hospital. A representative for Buckcherry told the Daily Mail that the fatal collision “occurred before our bus arrived.”
The California hard rock group confirmed the incident on social media, stating that authorities verified the crash ahead of their bus resulted in a fatality. The band—consisting of frontman Josh Todd, guitarists Stevie Dacanay and Billy Rowe, bassist Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Francis Ruiz—announced that all members and their touring crew were safe and unharmed. Their thoughts and condolences went out to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life.
Tour Schedule Continuity and Background
Despite the overnight highway chaos, Buckcherry continued their national concert schedule. The group was traveling from a Thursday performance at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina—roughly 70 miles northeast of Spartanburg County—as part of their “Roar Like Thunder” tour, named after their 2025 studio album.
The band confirmed that their planned performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, scheduled for Saturday evening, would continue as planned. Authorities continue to investigate all three interconnected accidents along the South Carolina interstate, and officials have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased pedestrian.
Did You Know?
Buckcherry formed in 1995 and achieved mainstream success with their 2006 album 15, which featured hit tracks like “Lit Up” and “Crazy.” The group’s current outing supports their eleventh studio album.
Frequently Asked Questions
Were any members of Buckcherry injured in the crash?
No. Buckcherry announced that all band members and their touring crew were safe, unharmed, and not physically injured in the five-vehicle bus crash.
Where did the highway accidents take place?
The chain of collisions occurred on Interstate 26 around mile marker 31 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Did the tour bus cause the fatality?
No. A representative for the band and highway patrol investigators stated that the fatal pedestrian collision occurred ahead of the tour bus’s arrival at the scene.
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