Buckcherry Tour Bus Involved in Fatal South Carolina Crash

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on a South Carolina interstate early Friday morning resulted in one death and involved the tour bus of the rock band Buckcherry, though all band members and crew were reported safe. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on August 21, 2026, on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County. According to a statement from the band, their bus was involved in the accident, which took place ahead of their vehicle. "Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality," the statement read. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that a pedestrian was killed after exiting their vehicle following an initial crash and was struck by another car. The exact sequence of events and the specific role of the tour bus in the chain-reaction collision have not been fully detailed by authorities. The band expressed gratitude that all members and touring personnel were unharmed. "We are extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed," the statement continued. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life.