Texas authorities apprehend chase of jet ski operator following fatal collision with a kayaker, aged 18. Law enforcement continues investigation.
In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old girl identified as Ava Moore lost her life while kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend. The incident happened on Sunday evening when a jet ski, reportedly driven by Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, struck Moore. The driver and another passenger on the jet ski, Maikel Coello Perozo, subsequently fled the scene.
Gonzalez Gonzalez was operating the watercraft at an unusually high speed, according to authorities. The collision occurred near Grapevine Lake, a reservoir located approximately 20 miles northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth in northern Texas.
The passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene to be interviewed by first responders, while the driver and the passenger left the area in a vehicle, causing another vehicular collision during their escape.
Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident in connection with the automotive collision, while Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into Moore's death on the lake. The suspects, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Coello Perozo, were arrested on Tuesday. Gonzalez Gonzalez has been charged with felony manslaughter, while Perozo faces misdemeanor charges for collision involving damage to a vehicle and hindering apprehension.
Grapevine Police released an image of the alleged jet ski driver, asking anyone with information about the incident and the individual to contact Grapevine Police detectives at [email protected]. The investigation is ongoing, led by the Texas Game Wardens for the water incident and by Grapevine Police Department for the vehicle hit-and-run.
"Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," said Grapevine Police in a statement.
The authorities are investigating thew phenomena of the hit-and-run incident at Grapevine Lake, which led to the tragic death of Ava Moore, as well as a subsequent vehicular collision during the suspects' escape. Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department are jointly leading the investigations, with the former focusing on Moore's death and the latter on the hit-and-run. In a statement, Grapevine Police expressed their condolences to Ava's family and friends, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring public safety on both water and land. Meanwhile, general-news outlets have been reporting on this event, while sports sections have been relatively quiet. Unexpected weather updates and crime-and-justice headlines have also been making the rounds, making it a diverse week for news consumption.
