Fatal Jet Ski Accident on Grapevine Lake
Update:
9:02 p.m. May 27, 2025: Updated to add information from Grapevine police.
Arrest Made in Fatal Crash
Grapevine police and Texas Game Wardens have arrested a woman suspected of driving a jet ski involved in a fatal crash on Grapevine Lake over the weekend, police said on social media.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, 21, was identified in the post as the suspect in the death of Ava Moore, 18. Her arrest came after police released a photo of her taken by a member of the public following the accident.
The woman is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, according to a news release from Attorney General Ken Paxton issued after her arrest.
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Incident Details
The Grapevine Fire Department responded to the lake at about 5:20 p.m. Sunday near Oak Grove Park, where first responders found a kayak had been hit by a jet ski with two female occupants.
The jet ski’s passenger stayed on scene and talked with first responders, but the jet ski driver fled from the scene with Maikel Coello Perozo, 21, according to Grapevine police. While leaving the scene, the jet ski driver and the man allegedly struck a car in the parking lot, authorities said.
Perozo is also an undocumented immigrant, according to Paxton’s news release. It said he was arrested, but it did not say which country he is from.
Reaction from Officials
Hours later, Gov. Greg Abbott re-posted a story about the case on X and captioned it: “Welcome to Texas. Here’s your death penalty.”
Investigation and Charges
As of Tuesday evening, Grapevine police have yet to say what charges Gonzalez and Perozo may be facing. It’s also not immediately clear if they have attorneys.
Grapevine police said its officers and the Texas Game Wardens will hold a news conference about the case Wednesday morning.
Victim’s Background
According to a GoFundMe, Moore was a 2024 graduate of Keller Timber Creek High School and had just completed her first year at the Air Force Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Conclusion
The fatal jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake has resulted in the arrest of a woman suspected of driving the jet ski involved in the crash. The incident has sparked a reaction from officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, and an investigation is ongoing. The victim, Ava Moore, was a young woman with a promising future, and her death has been met with an outpouring of support from the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was arrested in connection with the fatal jet ski accident?
A: Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, 21, was arrested in connection with the fatal jet ski accident.
Q: What were the circumstances of the accident?
A: The accident occurred when a jet ski hit a kayak on Grapevine Lake, resulting in the death of Ava Moore, 18. The jet ski driver fled the scene with a passenger, Maikel Coello Perozo, 21.
Q: What charges may the suspects face?
A: As of Tuesday evening, Grapevine police have yet to say what charges Gonzalez and Perozo may be facing.
Q: What is the background of the victim?
A: Ava Moore was a 2024 graduate of Keller Timber Creek High School and had just completed her first year at the Air Force Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo.
