Illegal Immigrants Charged in Fatal Jet Ski Hit-and-Run of Air Force Academy Appointee Ava Moore

Two illegal immigrants are facing criminal charges and potential deportation after allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal jet ski collision that killed 18-year-old Ava Moore over Memorial Day weekend. Moore, who had recently received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s class of 2029, was kayaking on Lake Grapevine on May 25 when she was struck and fatally injured. The driver fled the scene, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

Authorities identified the suspected driver of the jet ski as Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a Venezuelan national who entered the United States illegally on September 28, 2023. Also involved was Maikel Alexander Coello-Perozo, who allegedly fled with Gonzalez following the incident. The pair reportedly struck two vehicles while attempting to escape the area. Gonzalez has been charged with felony manslaughter, while Coello-Perozo faces charges of hindering apprehension.

Following their arrests, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued immigration detainers with the Grapevine Police Department for both individuals. ICE confirmed that both Gonzalez and Coello-Perozo were released into the United States in 2023 under the previous administration’s immigration policies. The two are now in removal proceedings pending the outcome of the criminal charges.

The incident has reignited debate over immigration enforcement, with federal officials citing Moore’s death as an example of the broader consequences of border policies. The case continues to draw attention due to Moore’s status as a future Air Force Academy cadet and the timing of the fatal incident over a national holiday honoring military service.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement press release

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