Buckcherry Bus Plunges into I-26 Crash, One Dead, Band Safe

**Buckcherry Tour Bus Crash Near Spartanburg Kills One, Band Uninjured**

A tour bus carrying the rock group Buck Cherry collided with a multi‑vehicle wreck on Interstate 26 near Spartanburg, South Carolina, early Friday morning. Authorities confirmed that a single fatality occurred when a person who had stopped on the highway and exited their car was struck. No members of the band were harmed in the incident.

The “Crazy Bitch” singers released a statement that read: “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.” How the bus became involved in the wreck remains unclear at this time.

Buck Cherry’s scheduled performance in Fort Lauderdale will go ahead as planned, and no other alterations have been made to the tour schedule. The accident took place during their “Roar Like Thunder” tour, which is named after their 2025 studio album.

The band was traveling from its most recent show at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina.

## Background & Context

Buck Cherry consists of frontman Josh Todd, guitarist Stevie Dacanay, bassist Billy Rowe, drummer Kelly LeMieux and percussionist Francis Ruiz. The band has been touring steadily since the release of their 2025 album, with the “Roar Like Thunder” tour encompassing a series of dates across the southeastern United States.

Their most recent performance before the crash was at Asheville’s Orange Peel, a well‑known venue for live rock shows.

The highway incident occurred on I‑26, a major north‑south route that runs through Spartanburg. While the bus emerged from the wreck without injury, the fatality involved a passenger who had stopped on the side of the road. Authorities are still investigating how the bus became part of the multi‑vehicle collision.

Despite the tragedy, Buck Cherry’s management announced that there would be no schedule changes. The Fort Lauderdale show remains on track for its original date, and all other tour dates are confirmed to proceed as planned.

## What Happens Next

Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the crash, but no additional details have been released. The band has issued a brief statement offering condolences and confirming that no members were injured. A representative for Buck Cherry did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Post.

The group’s leadership has chosen to keep the Fort Lauderdale performance on schedule, signaling a commitment to the tour despite the loss. Fans and industry observers will likely monitor updates from law enforcement regarding the cause of the wreck.

In the meantime, Buck Cherry will continue their “Roar Like Thunder” tour as originally slated.