18-year-old kayaker killed in jet ski hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake

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26-05-2025

GRAPEVINE, Texas - An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday.
What we know
Grapevine firefighters responded to a report of an injured person near Oak Grove Park around 5:20 p.m. Sunday.
Officials said the victim, identified as Ava Renee Moore, was kayaking when she was hit by a jet ski. She was pulled to shore and treated for severe head trauma before being taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
Investigators said two women were on the jet ski when it struck Moore.
The passenger remained at the scene and was interviewed by first responders. The driver fled with a man, and the pair struck a vehicle as they left the area.
Grapevine police are investigating the vehicle hit-and-run. The Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into the water incident.
What you can do
Here is a photo of the suspected jet ski driver.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Grapevine police.
What we don't know
It's unclear what relationship, if any, the fleeing individuals had to each other. Their identities have not been released.
The Source
Information in this article comes from Grapevine officials, the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office.