Ballerina, 15, is killed in hit-and-run boat crash while water skiing off Florida beach… as first responders reveal grisly discovery in the water

A 15-year-old ballerina was tragically killed in a horror boating accident while waterskiing off a Miami beach.

Ella Riley Adler lost her life on the shore of Nixon Beach in Key Biscayne Saturday afternoon when a boater collided with her before speeding away.

Reports indicate the suspected driver of the boat has not yet been arrested, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the skipper was last seen heading west from Nixon Beach.

Adler was reportedly celebrating a friend’s birthday at the time of the crash, a first responder said WSVN they arrived on the scene and found ‘a lot of blood in the water’.

Tributes have been paid to the Florida teenager following her tragic death, with her family saying that ‘when she walked into a room, everyone was drawn to her.’

Officials said the boater who struck and killed Ella fled the scene in a blue and white boat and is still wanted by police

A first responder revealed that when officials arrived at the scene of the crash, they found “a lot of blood in the water.”

According to the FWC, which is still investigating the crash, the teen was struck and killed while partying on the water with her friends.

“She was wearing a life jacket and the ski boards on her feet,” FWC spokesman George Reynaud said.

He said the pilot of the boat that hit her is still being sought by officials, and described the vessel as “white to light blue in color, with blue or dark blue paint underneath.”

Reynaud added that the ship had two marine engines, “but based on various witness accounts it could have been as many as four broadboard engines.”

Authorities are announcing a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the suspect, including $5,000 for information leading to the suspect. Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.

Ella’s devastated family said she ‘loved dancing’, and was a celebrated local ballerina who was cast in performances of The Nutcracker.

In that role, she reportedly appeared more than 100 times for the Miami City Ballet.

“She loved her friends, and especially her family – her parents, Amanda and Matthew, and her younger siblings Jaden and Adalynn,” her family said.

Ella was a celebrated local ballerina who was cast in performances of The Nutcracker and performed more than 100 times for the Miami City Ballet

Tributes poured in for the Florida teen following her tragic death, as officials say she was wearing her life jacket and celebrating a friend’s birthday

Ella attended Ransom Everglades private school in Miami Beach, which she said was devastated by her loss.

Principal Rachel Rodriguez said she “shone in our classrooms and on our stages” and “epitomized the mission of Ransom Everglades School.”

“She was an excellent student, a great dancer and an active member of the Jewish Student Association and the speech and debate team,” Rodriguez said.

In a obituary to the 15-year-old, Ella was described as a ‘star’ and a ‘force of nature’.

“When she was close, everyone felt a pull towards her,” the tribute read.

In her 15 years on this earth, she blinded us with her light. She radiated love and joy. She was beautiful.