Family of four, including DoorDash executive, tragically killed in Lake Tahoe boat tragedy

A family from northern California, including a DoorDash executive, lost their lives when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a sudden thunderstorm. The tragic incident claimed eight lives, with two survivors rescued. The storm's intensity surprised forecasters, leading to high waves and strong winds.

Jun 24, 2025 - 22:21
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Family of four, including DoorDash executive, tragically killed in Lake Tahoe boat tragedy

Four members of a family from northern California lost their lives when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a thunderstorm. The deceased include Josh Pickles, 37, his parents Terry Pickles, 73, and Paula Bozinovich, 71, and his uncle Peter Bayes, 72. Josh Pickles was an executive at DoorDash.

Two survivors were rescued after the boat overturned, while six bodies were recovered on Saturday, one on Sunday, and the eighth on Monday. The storm unexpectedly caused high waves and strong winds, leading to the tragic incident.

Other victims of the accident were Timothy O’Leary, Theresa Giullari, James Guck, and Stephen Lindsay. The intensity of the thunderstorm was beyond forecasters' expectations, with winds exceeding 35mph and waves over 8ft.

Tragic incidents on Lake Tahoe are rare, with an average of six deaths each summer. However, there were 15 fatalities in 2021, highlighting the dangers of boating in the area.

According to the source: The Guardian.

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