Jet Ski operator indicted for manslaughter after fatal hit-and-run incident involving Air Force Academy prospective candidate.
A 21-year-old individual, identified as Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal accident involving a jet ski on Grapevine Lake in Texas on Sunday evening. The victim, 18-year-old Ava Moore, was a cadet candidate at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
According to Texas Game Warden Capt. Joseph Quintero, Moore was kayaking when the jet ski, operated by Gonzalez Gonzalez, struck her. The jet ski was reportedly moving at a high speed at the time of the collision. Gonzalez Gonzalez and another individual, 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, fled the scene, resulting in a vehicle accident as they escaped.
Authorities arrested both Gonzalez Gonzalez and Perozo on Tuesday following an extensive investigation and public tips. Quintero praised the team effort and the public's assistance in locating the suspects.
Gonzalez Gonzalez faces felony manslaughter charges, while Perozo was charged with collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension, both misdemeanors. The authorities are considering additional charges as the investigation continues.
Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind of the U.S. Air Force Academy described Moore as an "exemplary teammate" with a strong passion for leadership and service. Moore's family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers they have received.
According to Joshua Johnson, the acting field office director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas, both Gonzalez Gonzalez and Perozo entered the U.S. illegally, but their details regarding the time and manner of entry are not currently available.
The tragic incident serves as a reminder to prioritize safety on public waters, according to Quintero, who also mentioned that investigators will be looking into the proper permitting for the jet ski and the possibility of alcohol involvement. A female passenger on the jet ski who remained on shore after the collision has not been charged as of now.
Investigations are ongoing, and Gonzalez Gonzalez remains in custody facing manslaughter and related charges.
- The incident on Grapevine Lake, involving a jet ski and a fatal car accident, has been under investigation by Texas authorities since Sunday evening.
- Ava Moore, the 18-year-old victim, was a cadet candidate at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School with a strong passion for leadership and service.
- Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the operator of the jet ski, faces felony manslaughter charges, while Maikel Coello Perozo, a companion on the jet ski, was charged with collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension, both misdemeanors.
- The international community watched as European football leagues continued their seasons, while the Premier League made headlines with recent transfer news and matches.
- In unrelated news, issues of immigration, crime, and justice have surfaced in general-news discussions, as investigators work to address illegal entry, especially in cases like Gonzalez Gonzalez and Perozo.
- As the investigation into the jet ski accident deepens, authorities are keen to implement safety measures on public waters and to explore possible implications of alcohol involvement and permit-related issues in this case.
