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Stolen 18-Wheeler Sparks Multi-County Chase: Attorney911 Analyzes the Corporate Negligence Behind the Gun Barrel City Incident The sight of an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle being used as a getaway car is a nightmare scenario for every driver in East Texas. On April 4, 2026, that nightmare became a reality when a stolen 18-wheeler sparked a high-speed pursuit through Gun Barrel City, Kaufman County, and Van Zandt County. At Attorney911, we have spent over 27 years holding trucking companies and negligent operators accountable. When a massive rig is hot-wired and taken on a multi-county rampage, the questions shouldn’t just be about the criminals behind the wheel. We have to ask: How was a deadly weapon left vulnerable enough to be stolen in the first place? If you or a loved one were caught in the path of this pursuit or have been injured in a commercial vehicle incident, you need a legal team that understands the “why” behind the “what.” Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate consultation. The Gun Barrel City Incident: A Breakdown of the Chaos The incident began on a Saturday afternoon in Gun Barrel City. A commercial 18-wheeler was reported running and parked behind a Burger King. When Gun Barrel City Police Department officers arrived, they discovered a man inside the cab. Despite an officer’s attempt to remove the keys, the vehicle had already been hot-wired. The suspect fled the scene, initiating a pursuit that crossed county lines. The chase moved from Gun Barrel City into Kaufman County…