Police arrest woman wanted in connection with deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash
A woman who was wanted in connection with a deadly jet ski crash Memorial Day weekend was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Authorities said Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez was driving a jet ski on Grapevine Lake when she allegedly collided with 18-year-old kayaker Ava Moore.
Officials held a press conference on Wednesday, May 28, to update the public on the investigation and charges against the suspects. Watch the full video below:
AG Ken Paxton says 2 undocumented immigrants arrested in connection with deadly jet ski crash
According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, Gonzalez is an undocumented immigrant.
"Ava Moore's senseless death was caused by an illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place," Paxton said in a statement. "My heart breaks for Ava's family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy. My office will continue to work with local, state, and national law enforcement partners to secure justice for Ava."
Paxton also said the man who drove Gonzalez away from the crash is also undocumented and was arrested.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, law enforcement officers from the Texas Attorney General's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations helped with the investigation.
Police have not released information about possible charges.
Photos of suspect go viral as police, family ask for help
Law enforcement said the woman driving the jet ski fled the scene with a man, who later crashed his car into another vehicle before driving off. A passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene and spoke with officers, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
A family member said they are "completely devastated" by Moore's death and that their "family will never be the same."
Moore was taken to a hospital, where she died.
Lisa Scrabeck, who was at the lake, said she helped render aid to Moore after she was pulled ashore. She checked for a pulse and heartbeat and confirmed that Moore was wearing a life jacket, which was removed before CPR began.
"She didn't suffer in agony," Scrabeck told CBS News Texas. "It's very tragic, and I extend my deepest condolences to the family. I can't imagine being the parents of this young girl. But one thing I can say is that she didn't suffer from the moment I saw her."
Scrabeck also noted that she had seen the women on the jet ski "driving recklessly" throughout the day.
