Tech Exec Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy
- A 27-foot Chris-Craft boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on June 21, 2025, killing eight of the ten people on board near D.L. Bliss State Park.
- The accident occurred after an unexpected storm caused 8-foot waves and wind gusts of 80 to 100 mph, which were worse than weather forecasts predicted.
- Among the deceased was Joshua Pickles, a 37-year-old DoorDash senior director, who died along with his parents, uncle, and five friends during a birthday celebration.
- Two survivors were rescued and hospitalized, but officials could not confirm whether life jackets were worn due to the early stage of the investigation.
- Authorities continued search efforts through June 23, and the tragedy highlighted risks of sudden storms on Lake Tahoe despite warnings and advisories.
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2 Upstate NYers were lone survivors of Lake Tahoe boat tragedy that killed DoorDash exec, 7 others
Two women from Upstate New York were the lone survivors of a boating accident on Lake Tahoe that killed eight people, including a DoorDash executive.
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