Tech Exec Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy
- A 27-foot Chris-Craft boat carrying 10 people capsized on Lake Tahoe, California, on June 21, 2025, killing eight individuals including DoorDash executive Joshua Pickles.
- The accident occurred after an unexpected storm caused 8-foot waves and 30-knot winds, despite a wind advisory being issued only for a neighboring county.
- Among the victims were Joshua Pickles, his mother Paula Bozinovich, his father Terry Pickles, his uncle Peter Bayes, and four additional individuals; their remains were found over the course of three days.
- Family spokesperson Sam Singer called the incident a "terrible heartbreaking tragedy," while DoorDash CFO Ravi Inukonda expressed that Josh was deeply admired by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
- The incident highlights the dangers of sudden weather changes on Lake Tahoe and has prompted ongoing search efforts along the shore near D.L. Bliss State Park.
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Joshua Antony Pickles, executive of DoorDash, his parents, an uncle and friends were identified as the eight victims who died on Saturday in Lake Tahoe
Delivery app executive among eight killed in boat crash: ‘Meant to be a joyful time on the lake’
A DoorDash senior director, Josh Pickles, is confirmed dead after a boat capsized during a birthday outing on Lake Tahoe, killing eight including his parents. Sudden high winds and waves overtook the vessel, media reports say. Colleagues described him as a “contagious spirit,” and the company pledged support for his wife and infant daughter.
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