Kayaker killed on Grapevine Lake was an accomplished athlete headed for,
Former coach says hit-aun victim was home enjoying life before starting basic training in the US Air Force Academy.
By Larry Collins and Vince Sims โข Published May 27, 2025 โข Updated on May 28, 2025 at 10:54 am
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Today, people are taking time to share about the victim of a deadly hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake. Ava Moore was 2024 graduate of Timber Creek High School in Keller and trained for the Air Force Academy. NBC 5โs Vince Sims has more on how people are remembering her.
Update: The woman suspected of colliding with Ava Renee Moore was arrested Tuesday. Read more here.
We’re learning more about an 18-year-old woman who was hit and killed while kayaking on Grapevine Lake over Memorial Day weekend.
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Investigators said two women on a personal watercraft hit Ava Renee Moore as she was kayaking in Grapevine Lake on Sunday. When first responders arrived, the two women were no longer there. Video shared with NBC 5 showed several people carrying Moore out of the water and trying to provide first aid. Despite the life-saving efforts of witnesses and first responders, Moore died from severe traumatic injuries.
During a press conference on Wednesday morning, officials read out a statement from Moore’s family.
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“We are so thankful for the countless messages and demonstrations of love and support, but most grateful for the many prayers we have received,” Moore’s family said. “This is a difficult time for all involved, but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community. Out of this tragedy, God will make good, and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness. We respectfully ask for our time and privacy to grieve, and thank you for all of your kindness and support. God bless.”
A friend since middle school who graduated from Keller Timber View High School with Moore in 2024, Brenden Bouyer, said she was determined, very strong-willed, and loved bringing people together.
โShe hated discourse,” Bouyer said. “She hated arguments. She always loved love. She always loved happiness, unity. She always loved to bring people together to make them smile.โ