Grapevine, Texas – The tragic death of an 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake has been linked to a 21-year-old woman, Texas game wardens revealed on Tuesday. The accident happened on Sunday, when a jet ski hit and killed U.S. Air Force Academy student Ava Renee Moore while she was swimming near the shore.
The suspect, who was named Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez, was driving the jet ski when it hit Moore, who was out on the water having a good time. Gonzalez is being charged with several things, such as second-degree murder, operating a personal watercraft recklessly or too fast, and leaving the scene of an accident that killed someone. She still doesn’t seem to have a lawyer, but that could change.
According to the arrest statement, Gonzalez was carelessly driving the jet ski along the shore at high speeds, not caring about anyone else’s safety. Witnesses say she went by several times at high speed before hitting Moore, who was paddling with another kayaker close to the shore. When Gonzalez left the scene of the accident, he left behind a hitchhiker who stayed to talk to the police. At the same time, Gonzalez and an unidentified guy drove out of the area, hitting two cars on their way out quickly.
Gonzalez was caught and charged by Texas game wardens with help from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Public Safety, and several local police departments. The man who was with her was also caught. He was eventually identified as 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo.
Moore, the kayaker, severely hurt her head and was rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, where she was later declared dead. Moore died from her injuries, even though her friends, family, and first rescuers worked very hard to save her life.
Moore could not wait to begin basic training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with the Class of 2029. He had graduated from Timber Creek High School in Keller ISD in 2024. Before this, she had finished the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School and gone back to North Texas to spend time with her family before joining the service.
Moore had pledged to play basketball at the Air Force Academy. She was a talented athlete and an inspiration to those around her. Moore was also known for her positive attitude, leadership, and drive to do her best. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, who is in charge of the Air Force Academy, said she was a great student candidate who left an impression on everyone she met.
Moore’s father said in a statement that he was heartbroken over the death of his daughter and offered his support to the families concerned. He said, “We are sad about the death of our daughter right now.” “We are also praying for the young women involved and their families.”
A lot of people are interested in what happened, especially what the legal situation of the people involved is. Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, revealed that both Gonzalez and Perozo are illegal immigrants. Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate, released a statement that focused on the sad circumstances. He said Moore’s death was “senseless” and blamed it on an illegal immigrant. He promised that his office would keep working to get Moore’s family justice.
Moore’s peers at the U.S. Air Force Academy are getting help because they are grieving her loss while the investigation goes on. The academy has sent its condolences and offered mental health tools to help those who have been affected by the tragedy.
This senseless death is a sad reminder of how dangerous the water can be and how important it is for everyone who enjoys recreation to stay safe and be responsible. The police are still looking into what happened while they try to give Moore’s mourning family and friends some peace.
“This article was written by Mathew Owen. AI tools were used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.”
