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CTV News
26-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
DoorDash executive, 3 family members celebrating a birthday are among 8 dead from boat capsize on Lake Tahoe
This undated photo provided by the Pickles family shows Josh Pickles, centre, with his parents Terry Pickles, right, and Paula Bozinovich. SAN FRANCISCO — Four members of a family from Northern California who were celebrating a birthday were among eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California over the weekend during a sudden and fierce thunderstorm in one of the deadliest accidents on the lake in recent years. Josh Pickles, 37, of San Francisco, his parents, 73-year-old Terry Pickles and 71-year-old Paula Bozinovich of Redwood City, and his uncle, 72-year-old Peter Bayes, of Lincoln, died Saturday, according to a family statement. 'No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake,' Josh Pickles' wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, said in the statement Tuesday. 'Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.' Two people were rescued immediately after the boat flipped over. Their identities and conditions were not known Tuesday. The group was celebrating Paula Bozinovich's birthday on her son's boat, which he bought about a year ago, said Sam Singer, a family spokesperson. Josh Pickles' wife had stayed at home taking care of their 7-month-old daughter, Singer said. The couple, who married in 2023, both worked at tech companies in San Francisco. Josh worked at DoorDash and Jordan at AirBNB, Singer said. They split their time between homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, where they had used their boat only twice before. Ravi Inukonda, Chief Financial Officer at DoorDash, said the death of Josh, who had worked at the company for nearly seven years, left them heartbroken. 'Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,' Inukonda said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him.' Ten people were on board the 27-foot (8-metre) gold Chris-Craft vessel when it capsized Saturday afternoon near D.L. Bliss State Park on the lake's southwest edge as the storm whipped up high waves, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. 'The waves were so big that the water came onboard and started to fill the boat up and stalled the engine,' Singer said. Also killed were Timothy O'Leary, 71, of Auburn, California; Theresa Giullari, 66, and James Guck, 69, of Honeyoye, New York; and Stephen Lindsay, 63, of Springwater, New York, the coroner's office said Tuesday. The intensity of the thunderstorm surprised even forecasters, who had predicted rain but nothing like the squall that lashed the southern part of the lake around 3 p.m., said meteorologist Matthew Chyba with the National Weather Service office in Reno, Nevada. Winds topped 35 mph (56 km/h) and waves swelled up more than 8 feet (2.5 metres). 'We weren't expecting it to be so strong,' Chyba said Monday. He said temperatures in the area were far below normal for this time of year, which could have contributed to the unstable air mass. Drowning and other accidental deaths occur each year on the lake but boating accidents with numerous fatalities are rare, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli. There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said. 'I can't remember the last time there were eight dead at once and I have been here 16 years,' Crivelli said. ___ Olga R. Rodriguez And Christopher Weber, The Associated Press Weber reported from Los Angeles.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Doordash executive Josh Pickles among eight killed in tragic Lake Tahoe boat disaster
Josh Pickles, an executive for the delivery service Doordash, was among the eight passengers killed in a tragic Lake Tahoe boat disaster. Ten people were on board the 27-foot boat when it capsized on the southwestern shore on Saturday in a thunderstorm. Eight passengers died, including Pickles. Pickles, 37, was out on a birthday trip for his mom Paula Bozinovich, 71, of Redwood City, California. Paula and her husband, Terry Pickles, 73, along with another family member, Peter Bayes, 72, of Lincoln, California, all died in the wreck. Also among those killed were friends Timothy O'Leary, 71, from Auburn, California; Theresa Giullari, 66, and James Guck, 69, both from Honeoye, New York; and Stephen Lindsay, 63, from Springwater, New York. Pickles' wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, said in a statement reported by multiple news outlets: 'We are devastated by this tragedy. No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake.' Jordan had stayed home from the trip to care for the couple's baby daughter. 'Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe,' she said. The thunderstorm's intensity even shocked forecasters who had predicted rain, National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Chyba told The Associated Press. There were winds up to 35 mph and waves more than 8 feet tall. Pickles and Jordan got married in 2023. They both worked in San Francisco, and the couple would live between homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, the AP reported. Jordan is the senior executive assistant to the CEO at Airbnb, according to her LinkedIn profile. Doordash said in a statement to Fox News Digital: 'We are heartbroken by the tragic accident that took the life of our beloved colleague.' "Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him,' the company said. 'The loss of Josh is immeasurable. We miss him deeply and will carry his memory with us always."
New York Times
25-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
How a Birthday Boat Ride on Lake Tahoe Turned Tragic
The weekend seemed perfect for a summer excursion on the azure waters of Lake Tahoe. Josh Pickles, a DoorDash executive, took several family members and friends on his boat to celebrate his mother's 71st birthday. His wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, stayed home to care for their infant daughter. But sunshine suddenly gave way to a ferocious storm on Saturday afternoon that caught even longtime Tahoe residents by surprise. Thunder and lightning roared from the sky, dumping rain and snow. Waves as tall as eight feet ripped across the lake, according to some accounts. The day ended in a nightmare. Mr. Pickles's 27-foot-long boat capsized, tossing passengers into the frigid water toward the south end of the lake. He and his parents died, along with five of their guests. And Ms. Sugar-Carlsgaard, 38, suddenly found herself a widow with a seven-month-old baby. 'We are devastated by this tragedy,' she said in a statement. 'No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake.' Mr. Pickles was an experienced sailor but the gold Chris-Craft boat was still new to him, said Sam Singer, a family representative. He had operated it twice last year, and Saturday's outing was the first time he had taken it out this season. Like many who work in the tech industry, the couple split time between their homes in the Tahoe region and in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Ms. Sugar-Carlsgaard is an executive assistant at Airbnb, according Mr. Singer. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CNN
24-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
4 family members celebrating a birthday are among the 8 dead from a boat capsize on Lake Tahoe
Four members of a family from Northern California who were celebrating a birthday were among eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California over the weekend during a sudden and fierce thunderstorm. Josh Pickles, 37, of San Francisco, his parents, 73-year-old Terry Pickles and 71-year-old Paula Bozinovich of Redwood City, and his uncle, 72-year-old Peter Bayes, of Lincoln, died Saturday, according to a family statement. 'No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake,' Josh Pickles' wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, said in the statement Tuesday. 'Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.' Two people were rescued immediately after the boat flipped over. Their identities and conditions were not known Tuesday. The group was celebrating Paula Bozinovich's birthday on her son's boat, which he bought about a year ago, said Sam Singer, a family spokesperson. Josh Pickles' wife had stayed at home taking care of their 7-month-old daughter, Singer said. The couple, who married in 2023, both worked at tech companies in San Francisco. Josh worked at DoorDash and Jordan at AirBNB, Singer said. They split their time between homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, where they had used their boat only twice before. Ravi Inukonda, Chief Financial Officer at DoorDash, said the death of Josh, who had worked at the company for nearly seven years, left them heartbroken. 'Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,' Inukonda said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him.' Ten people were on board the 27-foot (8-meter) gold Chris-Craft vessel when it capsized Saturday afternoon near D.L. Bliss State Park on the lake's southwest edge as the storm whipped up high waves, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. 'The waves were so big that the water came onboard and started to fill the boat up and stalled the engine,' Singer said. Also killed were Timothy O'Leary, 71, of Auburn, California; Theresa Giullari, 66, and James Guck, 69, of Honeyoye, New York; and Stephen Lindsay, 63, of Springwater, New York, the coroner's office said Tuesday. The intensity of the thunderstorm surprised even forecasters, who had predicted rain but nothing like the squall that lashed the southern part of the lake around 3 p.m., said meteorologist Matthew Chyba with the National Weather Service office in Reno, Nevada. Winds topped 35 mph (56 kph) and waves swelled up more than 8 feet (2.5 meters). 'We weren't expecting it to be so strong,' Chyba said Monday. He said temperatures in the area were far below normal for this time of year, which could have contributed to the unstable air mass. Drowning and other accidental deaths occur each year on the lake but boating accidents with numerous fatalities are rare, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli. There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said.
CNN
24-06-2025
- Business
- CNN
4 family members celebrating a birthday are among the 8 dead from a boat capsize on Lake Tahoe
FacebookTweetLink Follow Four members of a family from Northern California who were celebrating a birthday were among eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California over the weekend during a sudden and fierce thunderstorm. Josh Pickles, 37, of San Francisco, his parents, 73-year-old Terry Pickles and 71-year-old Paula Bozinovich of Redwood City, and his uncle, 72-year-old Peter Bayes, of Lincoln, died Saturday, according to a family statement. 'No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake,' Josh Pickles' wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, said in the statement Tuesday. 'Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.' Two people were rescued immediately after the boat flipped over. Their identities and conditions were not known Tuesday. The group was celebrating Paula Bozinovich's birthday on her son's boat, which he bought about a year ago, said Sam Singer, a family spokesperson. Josh Pickles' wife had stayed at home taking care of their 7-month-old daughter, Singer said. The couple, who married in 2023, both worked at tech companies in San Francisco. Josh worked at DoorDash and Jordan at AirBNB, Singer said. They split their time between homes in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, where they had used their boat only twice before. Ravi Inukonda, Chief Financial Officer at DoorDash, said the death of Josh, who had worked at the company for nearly seven years, left them heartbroken. 'Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,' Inukonda said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and love are with his wife, his daughter, his family, and all who were close to him.' Ten people were on board the 27-foot (8-meter) gold Chris-Craft vessel when it capsized Saturday afternoon near D.L. Bliss State Park on the lake's southwest edge as the storm whipped up high waves, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. 'The waves were so big that the water came onboard and started to fill the boat up and stalled the engine,' Singer said. Also killed were Timothy O'Leary, 71, of Auburn, California; Theresa Giullari, 66, and James Guck, 69, of Honeyoye, New York; and Stephen Lindsay, 63, of Springwater, New York, the coroner's office said Tuesday. The intensity of the thunderstorm surprised even forecasters, who had predicted rain but nothing like the squall that lashed the southern part of the lake around 3 p.m., said meteorologist Matthew Chyba with the National Weather Service office in Reno, Nevada. Winds topped 35 mph (56 kph) and waves swelled up more than 8 feet (2.5 meters). 'We weren't expecting it to be so strong,' Chyba said Monday. He said temperatures in the area were far below normal for this time of year, which could have contributed to the unstable air mass. Drowning and other accidental deaths occur each year on the lake but boating accidents with numerous fatalities are rare, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli. There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said.
