(GRAPEVINE, Texas) -- Police arrested a suspect in the death of an 18-year-old who was killed in a jet ski hit-and-run while kayaking in Texas over the weekend.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested in the death of Ava Moore, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. A man who was with Gonzalez and allegedly helped her flee the scene was also arrested, according to a statement from Paxton's office.
The incident happened on Grapevine Lake on Sunday evening when the jet ski with two female occupants struck and killed Moore, according to the Grapevine Police Department.
The passenger remained on the scene to be interviewed by first responders while the operator fled with the man, according to police. A news release from Paxton's office said Gonzalez and the man were tracked down by law enforcement, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Grapevine Police Department, the Dallas Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Gonzalez, a native of Venezuela, and the man, who was not publicly identified, are in the country illegally, according to Paxton's office.
Earlier, police had released a photo of the suspect, asking the public to help identify her.
Grapevine Lake is a reservoir in north Texas.
"Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," Grapevine Police said in a statement.
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