FBI Confirms Tragic End to Trucker Disappearance Amid Suspected Hijacking Probe
FBI confirms missing trucker Alejandro González found dead in GA, suspected hijacking. Search began after he vanished from I-95 rest stop.
Alejandro Jacomino González, a truck driver, went missing after picking up cars in Georgia for commercial transport. Several vehicles from his shipment went missing during the incident, and his last known stop was at a Florida rest area. Sadly, the FBI confirmed his body was found in coastal Georgia on April 29, 2026. The case is being treated as a hijacking, and the search for missing cars and suspects continues. Authorities are asking the public for any information to help solve the case.
What happened to missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino González?
The FBI confirmed that Alejandro Jacomino González, a commercial truck driver missing since April 17, 2026, was found dead along the Georgia coast. His disappearance is suspected to be linked to a hijacking, with several vehicles he was transporting reported missing. The investigation remains active.
The FBI confirmed on April 29, 2026, that the body of missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino González has been found along the Georgia coast, bringing a tragic end to a search that began when the 41-year-old Cuban driver vanished during what investigators suspect was a hijacking.
The Disappearance
González, a commercial truck driver, picked up multiple vehicles from the Port of Brunswick in Georgia on April 16, 2026, with Miami as his intended destination. His routine delivery quickly turned into a mystery that would capture the attention of federal investigators.
On April 17 at approximately 1:21 a.m., González arrived at the Brevard County Rest Area on Interstate 95 southbound in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. After resting for several hours, GPS data showed the truck turning north toward Jacksonville around 7:49 a.m. on April 17, 2026. González became unreachable shortly after this time - the opposite direction from his Miami destination.
What happened next raised immediate red flags. The truck's unexpected turn north toward Jacksonville, combined with González becoming unreachable, prompted authorities to launch an investigation.
Discovery and Investigation
Later on April 17, authorities located González's empty truck in Port Wentworth, Georgia, but the driver was nowhere to be found. Several vehicles that had been loaded onto the car hauler went missing during the incident, though investigators eventually recovered three of them in Florida. The remaining vehicles are still unaccounted for.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible hijacking, with both the Tampa and Atlanta field offices coordinating the case.
The FBI confirmed González's body was found in coastal Georgia on April 29, 2026, confirmed 12-13 days after his disappearance. Federal agents informed his wife of the identification, according to family members. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location where the body was found or details about the cause of death.
Timeline of Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | González picks up vehicles at Port of Brunswick, Georgia |
| April 17, 1:21 a.m. | Arrives at Grant-Valkaria rest area on I-95 South |
| April 17, ~7:49 a.m. | GPS shows truck turning north toward Jacksonville; González becomes unreachable |
| April 17 (later) | Truck found empty in Port Wentworth |
| April 17-29 | Three vehicles recovered in Florida; search continues |
| April 29, 2026 | Body confirmed as González by FBI |
The FBI's Public Appeal
Before the body was discovered, the FBI had issued public appeals for information, describing González's disappearance as "suspicious." Investigators specifically requested photos and video footage from anyone who was at the Grant-Valkaria rest stop between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on April 17, particularly near the southern portion close to the I-95 South ramp.
The case highlights the vulnerabilities faced by commercial truck drivers, particularly those transporting valuable cargo. Car haulers carrying multiple vehicles can be attractive targets for organized theft rings. The fact that González's truck was redirected north after heading south, combined with the missing vehicles, points to a coordinated criminal operation.
Federal authorities continue to seek tips from the public through the FBI's hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or through tips.fbi.gov.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to locate the missing vehicles and identify any suspects involved in what they believe was a hijacking. No arrests have been reported as of April 30, 2026. The FBI's Tampa and Atlanta divisions are leading the investigation, with support from local law enforcement agencies in Florida and Georgia.
For commercial drivers and trucking companies, this case serves as a stark reminder of the security risks inherent in long-haul transportation, particularly when carrying high-value cargo. The incident occurred at a public rest area on one of the nation's busiest interstate highways, demonstrating that such crimes can happen even in seemingly safe locations.