The Fergus County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 5, 2026, Central Montana Dispatch took a 911 call from a semi driver traveling on Highway 191 South.
According to the agency, the semi driver stated he was being shot at by a vehicle behind him. Officers with the Fergus County Sheriffs Office, Wheatland County Sheriff’s Office, and Judith Basin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area.
While enroute, it was reported that the semi was fully engulfed in flames and the occupants of the semi were running into the field for cover.
Moore Fire and Hobson Fire were also dispatched to the scene.
A short time later, deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle that was allegedly firing shots at the semi.
The driver was ordered out at gunpoint by deputies and detained with no issues. Currently, agencies are investigating the incident.
We will update you when we get more information.
