A famous rock band’s tour bus was involved in a fatal crash while traveling for their national tour.
California hard rock group Buckcherry confirmed that their tour bus had been involved in a ‘multi-vehicle accident’ on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, around 2am Friday.
‘Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality,’ the band said on social media.
The band added that they were ‘extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed.’
‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life,’ Buckcherry’s post continued. ‘We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support.’
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that a pedestrian had been involved in a crash around mile marker 31 of I-26, WYFF reported.
When the driver left their car, he was struck in the roadway by a Toyota Sedan, according to FOX Carolina.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the victim or how Buckcherry’s bus was involved in the accident exactly.
Rock band Buckcherry said on Instagram that their tour bus had been involved in a fatal crash that left one person dead (Press photo of the band in 2009)
Buckcherry said that authorities confirmed the bus crash ‘resulted in a fatality,’ though more details have not been released
South Carolina highway troopers said the pedestrian died at the scene of the accident, according to WYFF.
After the crash, Buckberry confirmed that their planned performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday was expected to continue as scheduled.
‘We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support,’ the group said.
As of Saturday night, the rock band’s show was still scheduled for 7.30pm local time.
Buckcherry is currently on its ‘Roar Like Thunder’ tour, named after their studio album, across the US.
The band is made up of Josh Todd, guitarists Stevie Dacanay and Billy Rowe, bassist Kelly LeMieux and drummer Francis Ruiz. Todd is the only original member left.
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