Grapevine Lake jet ski driver indicted in fatal Memorial Day weekend crash
The woman who was arrested in May after a fatal jet-ski crash at Grapevine Lake has been indicted on a manslaughter charge, attorneys for the victim’s family said Friday.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, 21, is accused of driving the speeding watercraft that hit and killed U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Ava Moore on Memorial Day weekend, the Star-Telegram previously reported. Gonzalez Gonzalez and a man, Maikel Alexander Coello Perozo, then left the scene of the crash without providing aid, police said.
Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested three days later, after her image went viral on social media following the crash. Moore’s funeral was held at a Fort Worth church, and the 18-year-old was given full military honors.
“While Ava’s family and loved ones are grateful that the criminal case is moving forward, they remain heartbroken and devastated by the loss of their daughter, sister and friend,” Moore family attorney Ty Stimpson said. “Ava was a bright light with a promising future, and her life was taken far too soon.”
The Moore family’s attorneys with Varghese Summersett in Fort Worth are conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, Stimpson said. The investigation includes a review of water patrol policies at the lake, enforcement protocols and whether proper safety measures were being enforced at the local, state and federal levels.
“Lake safety must be a priority — not just during high-traffic holidays, but every day,” Stimpson said.
“We are committed to holding accountable any individual or entity whose actions — or inactions — contributed to this tragedy,” he said on behalf of the family. “Furthermore, we are advocating for legislative and policy reform aimed at increasing safety on Texas waterways. Initiatives under consideration include increased patrols, more visible signage to mark designated zones and reinforce watercraft rules, and the creation of a dedicated waterway emergency response line to ensure quicker access to help during on-the-water emergencies.”
If convicted of manslaughter, Gonzalez faces from two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Coello Perozo faces a misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum $4,000 fine if he’s convicted.
This story was originally published August 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM.
