Florida Trucker Found Dead After Suspected Hijacking in Georgia

Key Details Truck driver Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, has been found dead in Georgia after going missing from a Florida rest area on April 17. The FBI notified his wife on April 28 of his death, according to family members who spoke with local media. What Happened Gonzalez picked up a load of vehicles from the Port of Brunswick, Georgia on April 16 for delivery to Miami. Early on April 17, he stopped at the Brevard County Rest Area off I-95 south near Grant-Valkaria, Florida for rest. Shortly before 8 a.m., GPS data showed his truck was driven south one exit, then turned north toward Jacksonville before contact was lost. His truck was later recovered in Port Wentworth, Georgia, but Gonzalez and several vehicles from his load were missing. Some vehicles have since been recovered. Why It Matters The FBI classified Gonzalez's disappearance as suspicious and launched an investigation with requests for video and photo evidence. This case highlights ongoing safety concerns for drivers and the risks of cargo theft in the industry. An official FBI statement has not yet been released.