One person has died following a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 26 near Spartanburg, South Carolina, that involved the tour bus of rock band Buckcherry. The incident occurred early Friday morning as the band was travelling through the state. No members of the group were injured, according to reports.
Fatal Collision on Interstate 26
The crash happened on Interstate 26 near Spartanburg, a city in upstate South Carolina. Reports indicate that one individual lost their life after exiting their vehicle following a collision on the road ahead of the band's bus. The exact cause of the multi-vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Buckcherry's current line-up includes singer Josh Todd, guitarists Stevie Dacanay and Billy Rowe, bassist Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Francis Ruiz. None of the band members were injured in the incident.
Band's Statement and Tour Update
In a statement, the band said: “Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life.”
The band had performed at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday night. They then began travelling south, approximately 70 miles from Spartanburg County, when the crash took place. Despite the incident, Buckcherry's scheduled show in Fort Lauderdale went ahead as planned, and no other changes to upcoming tour dates were announced.
Background on the Band
Buckcherry is currently on their Roar Like Thunder tour, supporting their latest studio album released in 2025. The band originally formed in Anaheim, California, in 1995 and rose to prominence as one of the best-known American hard rock acts of the late 1990s and 2000s.
After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1999 and Time Bomb in 2001, the group briefly split. Frontman Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson revived the band in 2005 with a new line-up. Their 2006 comeback album, 15, produced their biggest hits, including “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.”
Since then, the band has continued recording and touring, releasing albums such as Black Butterfly, All Night Long, Confessions, Warpaint, Hellbound, and Vol. 10. Their latest record, Roar Like Thunder, arrived last year, and the band remains active on tour.
