Buckcherry‘s tour bus was involved in a fatal accident today (Friday, August 21) in South Carolina, USA.
The band and all of their road crew are safe and unharmed, they have confirmed in a statement.
The statement reads: “At approximately 2am Friday morning, Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
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“We are extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed.
“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.
“Buckcherry’s scheduled performance tomorrow at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is expected to proceed as planned.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support.”
A statement from South Carolina Highway Patrol says that the person who was killed had exited their vehicle after a crash and was struck by another car.
The tour bus was seemingly involved in the aftermath, when a number of vehicles collided.
Buckcherry are on the road in support of their latest album, 2025’s Roar Like Thunder, which Classic Rock described as full of catchy “bottle-rocket earworms”.
Buckcherry Tour Dates 2026
Aug 22: Fort Lauderdale Culture Room, FL
Aug 23: Key West Theater, FL
Aug 25: Fort Myers Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, FL
Aug 26: St. Petersburg The Landing at Jannus, FL
Aug 27: Destin Club LA, FL
Aug 29: Kalamazoo Michigan Mac & Cheese Fest, MI
Aug 31: San Antonio Aztec Theatre, TX
Sep 01: Houston House of Blues, TX
Sep 03: Dallas House of Blues, TX
Sep 06: Orlando The Vanguard, FL
Sep 17: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Sep 19: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Sep 22: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Sep 24: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Sep 26: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Sep 29: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Oct 01: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Oct 03: Las Vegas PH Live, NV *
Nov 21: Chandler Dial Up Festival, AZ
Dec 12: Forth Worth Dial Up Festival, TX
*with Scorpions